Lemon Arvil Keith1,2

M, b. May 1, 1916, d. August 29, 1947
     Lemon Arvil Keith was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Bertha Gay Sowers.2 Lemon Arvil Keith was born on May 1, 1916.1 He died on August 29, 1947 at age 31.1

Family

Bertha Gay Sowers b. September 1, 1918, d. January 12, 2003
Marriage*He married Bertha Gay Sowers.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Sowers Keith obituary in the Jan 14, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Lewis Keith obituary in the Nov 29, 2016 edition.
  4. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Bertha Gay Sowers1

F, b. September 1, 1918, d. January 12, 2003
     Bertha Gay Sowers married Lemon Arvil Keith.2 Bertha Gay Sowers was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Keith. She was born on September 1, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She died on January 12, 2003 at Virginia at age 84.2 She KEITH, Bertha Sowers, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2003. She was born in Floyd County on September 1, 1918, to the late Lewis and Iowa Moles Sowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lemon Arvil Keith; three sons, Franklin, J.C., and Joe Keith; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Keith is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Vera Mae and Bob Hodge, Elliston, Jewel and Randolph Vaden, Blacksburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ray Keith and Joyce Keith, Riner, John Lewis and Geraldine Keith, Blacksburg, Arvil Keith and Elva Poff, Pilot; three daughters-in-law, Patsy Keith Duncan, Christiansburg, Pat Keith Adkins, Blacksburg, Mary Frances Keith, Elliston; two sisters, Clara Saunders, Radford, and Ruth McGrady, Christiansburg; a brother, Irvin Sowers, Floyd; 28 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church, Giles Road with Rev. John Hopkins, Rev. Claude Dove, and Rador Vaden officiating. Interment will follow in the Barringer Cemetery, Willis, Va. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Heritage Hall for their loving care during Mrs. Keith's illness. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Tuesday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club, SW, Blacksburg. on January 14, 2003.2

Family

Lemon Arvil Keith b. May 1, 1916, d. August 29, 1947
Marriage*She married Lemon Arvil Keith.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Sowers Keith obituary in the Jan 14, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Lewis Keith obituary in the Nov 29, 2016 edition.

Alfred Ernest Wilfried Poff1

M, b. February 3, 1907, d. December 18, 1983
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff2,3,4,5 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall2,3,4,5 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-7743.6 Alfred Ernest Wilfried Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Army WWII."7,5 He was born on February 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,5 He died on December 18, 1983 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 696, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Coal miner4
1940Farm laborer8

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Duard Murphy Poff1

M, b. December 7, 1922, d. February 2, 1971
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff2,3,4 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall2,3,4 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 224-20-2467.5 Duard Murphy Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,4 He D. Murphy Poff, 48, of 902 Piedmont Ave., Salem, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a native of Floyd. Surviving are his wife, Rachel Taylor Poff, a daughter, Miss Julie K. Poff, Salem; three sons, Donald M. Poff, Joe D. Poff, Terry L. Poff, Salem; five sisters, Mrs. Doris Hall, Salem; Mrs. Lura Cannaday, Largo, Fla; Mrs. Annalene Smith, Copper Hill; Mrs. Virginia Mitchell, Mrs, Helen Maxey, Elliston; two brothers, Alfred Poff, Copper Hill; E. H. Poff, Check. The funeral will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Chapel, Floyd, with burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.7 He was born on December 7, 1922 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,7,4 He married Rachel Ellen Taylor on July 8, 1944.6,7,8,4 Duard Murphy Poff died on February 2, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.6,7,8,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 118, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Rachel Ellen Taylor b. February 6, 1923, d. January 16, 2007
Marriage*Duard Murphy Poff married Rachel Ellen Taylor on July 8, 1944.6,7,8,4 
Children
  • Donald Murphy "Don" Poff7,8,9,1
  • Joe Duard Poff+7,8,1 b. August 21, 1946, d. August 5, 2020
  • Terry Linwood Poff7,8,1
  • Julia Katherine "Julie" Poff7,8,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the D. Murphy Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Ellen Taylor Poff obituary in the Jan 18, 2007 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Welford wedding announcement in the May 10, 1992 edition.

Volena Muriel Poff1,2,3

F, b. May 7, 1902, d. June 2, 1948
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff4,1,5,6,3 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall4,1,5,6,3 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     Volena Muriel Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She was born on May 7, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3,7 She married Luther Artice Stump, son of Peter Sigmon Stump and LaEula Ann Lavina "Lula" Conner, on December 28, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia; This was Luther's second marriage. He was listed as married on his WWI Draft Registration card.4,1 As of December 28, 1921,her married name was Stump. Volena Muriel Poff died on June 2, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 46.1,2,7 She Stump, Mrs. Bolena (should be Volena) Muriel; age 46, of Tams, died in a local hospital Wednesday morning, June 2nd. The body will remain at Williams Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Thursday, at which time it will be taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Poff, of Copper Hill, Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 4th, at 2 p.m. at the Head of the River Church, Copper Hill. Burial will follow in the family cemetery. on June 3, 1948.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 465, District 11, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 400, District 41-20, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

Luther Artice Stump b. October 6, 1893, d. November 12, 1966
Marriage*Volena Muriel Poff married Luther Artice Stump, son of Peter Sigmon Stump and LaEula Ann Lavina "Lula" Conner, on December 28, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia; This was Luther's second marriage. He was listed as married on his WWI Draft Registration card.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Volena Muriel Stump death certificate.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Volena Muriel Stump obituary in the Jun 3, 1948 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Doris Norma "Nana" Poff1,2,3

F, b. September 3, 1904, d. August 16, 1981
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff4,5,3 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall4,5,3 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     Doris Norma "Nana" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 223-24-1397.6 She was born on September 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 As of circa 1921,her married name was Hall.7 She married William Dennis Hall circa 1921.3,7 Doris Norma "Nana" Poff died on August 16, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 76.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Maynard5
1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 380, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 696, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Family

William Dennis Hall b. November 14, 1895, d. July 29, 1991
Marriage*Doris Norma "Nana" Poff married William Dennis Hall circa 1921.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3564] Daily Journal, The, From the Gene A. Hall obituary in the Nov 4, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lillie Annalene Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. August 22, 1915, d. July 10, 1990
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff1,5,6,3,4 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall1,5,6,3,4 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     Lillie Annalene Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,2,4 She was born on August 22, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,3,4 She married James Wilbert Smith, son of Robert Washington "Bob" Smith and Cassie Lue Blankenship, on October 31, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,4 As of October 31, 1936,her married name was Smith. Lillie Annalene Poff died on July 10, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.7,8,2,4 She Annalene Poff Smith, 75, died Tuesday evening in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, Wilbert Smith, Copper Hill; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Nelson Vest, Copper Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Bettye Smith, Copper Hill; Mark and Ginny Smith of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Cindy Poff, Lori Trout, Kirsti Smith, and Traci Smith; one great-granddaughter, Ashley Poff; two sisters, Helen Maxey and Virginia (Jink) Mitchell, both of Elliston. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery. on July 12, 1990.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 16, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

James Wilbert Smith b. January 13, 1915, d. February 25, 1993
Marriage*Lillie Annalene Poff married James Wilbert Smith, son of Robert Washington "Bob" Smith and Cassie Lue Blankenship, on October 31, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annalene Poff Smith obituary in the Jul 12, 1990 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Wilbert Smith obituary in the Feb 27, 1993 edition.
  12. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff1

F, b. January 9, 1918, d. November 10, 2006
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff1,2,3 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall1,2,3 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 9, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 She married Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr., son of Thomas Kelly Mitchell and Vivian Clara Byerle, on April 4, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 As of April 4, 1936,her married name was Mitchell. Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff died on November 10, 2006 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.4 She Virginia (Jinks) Poff Mitchell, 88, of Elliston, died peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2006 at home with her family by her side. Jinks retired from Green Hill, Inc. of Elliston. She loved camping and traveling with her late husband, Kelly, and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Kelly Mitchell, and her son, Kenneth Mitchell. Her surviving family members include two daughters and sons-in-law, Iris Ann and Richard Phillips of Salem, and Brenda and Nick Marks of Elliston; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Mitchell of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Allen and Angela Mitchell of Roanoke, Chris and Amber Mitchell of Roanoke, Connie and Rick Dickerson of Salem, Mike and Stephanie Phillips of Salem, Michelle and Jeff Rooker of Christiansburg, and Nichole Marks of Elliston. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren, Melissa and Mark Dickerson, Jennifer Mitchell, Brandon and Cole Phillips, Kelly and Faith Mitchell, Cyrill Rooker and Devin Marks; two great great-grandchildren, Dakota and Kayleigh Dickerson. The family extends special thanks to Carilion Hospice for their help and support. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with Andrew Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on November 11, 2006.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 46, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr. b. February 11, 1914, d. April 22, 2000
Marriage*Virginia Alice "Jinks" Poff married Thomas Kelly Mitchell Jr., son of Thomas Kelly Mitchell and Vivian Clara Byerle, on April 4, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Poff Mitchell obituary in the Nov 11, 2006 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3682] Simmons-Sewall Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11514336/person/12510038760
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Edward Mitchell obituary in the Jul 13, 1997 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Kelly Mitchell, Jr. obituary in the Apr 24, 2000 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lura Gay Poff1,2,3

F, b. April 26, 1910, d. April 23, 1981
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff4 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall4 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 262-60-1183.5 Lura Gay Poff was born on April 26, 1910 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She married Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr., son of Bertha Jefferson Cannaday and Sarah Lelia Thomas, on December 24, 1927 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 As of December 24, 1927,her married name was Cannaday.3 Lura Gay Poff died on April 23, 1981 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 70.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 103, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr. b. June 27, 1909, d. March 14, 1978
Marriage*Lura Gay Poff married Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr., son of Bertha Jefferson Cannaday and Sarah Lelia Thomas, on December 24, 1927 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
Children
  • Billy Jefferson Cannaday7
  • Betty Lou Cannaday7
  • Christine Ardette Cannaday6
  • Dewey Elliott Cannaday Jr.+7 b. August 25, 1930, d. November 8, 1975
  • Franklin Delano "Frank" Cannaday7
  • Glenna Lee Cannaday7
  • Infant Cannaday8,9 b. August 15, 1940, d. August 15, 1940
  • Michael Lynwood Cannaday
  • Laurita Ann Cannaday7
  • Martin David Cannaday

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the D. Murphy Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cannaday-Poff marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3616] Robert Cline (Descendant), "unknown short title," e-mail to Scott Schaffer.
  8. [S2726] Roanoke County VA Archives - Roanoke County Farm Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Isaac Daniel Wilson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 3, 1872, d. September 23, 1961
FatherLaban D. Wilson2,6,4,7 b. June 4, 1844, d. January 13, 1920
MotherElzira C. "Eliza" Conner2,6,4,7 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934
     Isaac Daniel Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,8 He was born on June 3, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5,7 He married Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on January 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,9 Isaac Daniel Wilson Isaac D. (Ike) Wilson, 89, died Friday at his home. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Lafayette Poff, Mrs. Eldridge Craighead and Mrs. Morgan Poff, Copper Hill; Mrs. Everett Conner, Shawsville; a son, James L. Wilson, Copper Hill; 25 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at Salem Church. Burial will in the church cemetery. on September 23, 1961.8 He died on September 23, 1961 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.1,4,5,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 129, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 188, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 72, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 131, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 39, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 176, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1900Farmer11
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15
1950Farmer16

Family

Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner b. July 8, 1875, d. May 15, 1950
Marriage*Isaac Daniel Wilson married Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on January 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Isaac D. Wilson obituary in the Sep 23, 1961 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arminda Conner Wilson obituary in the May 17, 1950 edition.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr.

M, b. June 27, 1909, d. March 14, 1978
FatherBertha Jefferson Cannaday1,2,3 b. April 10, 1882, d. February 10, 1934
MotherSarah Lelia Thomas1,2,3 b. December 2, 1885, d. January 25, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7893.4 Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr. was born on June 27, 1909 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Lura Gay Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on December 24, 1927 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr. died on March 14, 1978 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 68.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 40, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 22, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 103, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer7

Family

Lura Gay Poff b. April 26, 1910, d. April 23, 1981
Marriage*Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr. married Lura Gay Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on December 24, 1927 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 
Children
  • Billy Jefferson Cannaday8
  • Betty Lou Cannaday8
  • Christine Ardette Cannaday7
  • Dewey Elliott Cannaday Jr.+8 b. August 25, 1930, d. November 8, 1975
  • Franklin Delano "Frank" Cannaday8
  • Glenna Lee Cannaday8
  • Infant Cannaday9,10 b. August 15, 1940, d. August 15, 1940
  • Michael Lynwood Cannaday
  • Laurita Ann Cannaday8
  • Martin David Cannaday

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cannaday Staples obituary in the Apr 6, 2013 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cannaday-Poff marriage record.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3616] Robert Cline (Descendant), "unknown short title," e-mail to Scott Schaffer.
  9. [S2726] Roanoke County VA Archives - Roanoke County Farm Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Martial Cannaday1,2

M, b. August 14, 1848, d. November 29, 1947
FatherAndrew Bailey Cannaday2,3,4,5 b. December 18, 1822, d. May 19, 1912
MotherMary G. "Polly" Huff2,3,4,5 b. October 14, 1823, d. October 16, 1888
     James Martial Cannaday was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on August 14, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,2,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of Joseph Pedigo Kelley and Sarah Catherine Payne, on February 8, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 James Martial Cannaday died on November 29, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 99.6,7 He James M. Cannaday, 99 year old Confederate war veteran, died Saturday at the home of his son, W. H. Cannaday, 1812 Kellogg Ave., N.W., Roanoke. He enlisted in the Confederate Army at the age of 16. Besides his son, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. D. B. Akers, of Floyd. A native of Franklin county, Mr. Cannaday lived most of his life in Floyd county. He was born August 14, 1848. Funeral services were conducted at Howery cemetery, Floyd, on Monday by Elder Sam Moran. Two sisters survive; Mrs. Arena Harry and Mrs. Amanda Kelly, both of this county. on December 4, 1947.7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1110, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 114, South Western District, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 52, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 92, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 59, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 23, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 21, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 170, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1880Farmer8
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Kelly b. February 24, 1852, d. December 3, 1918
Marriage*James Martial Cannaday married Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of Joseph Pedigo Kelley and Sarah Catherine Payne, on February 8, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S3258] 793 18th Street, San Bernadino, CA Earl C. and May (Miller) Frost, DeJarnette and allied families in America (1699-1954).
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James M. Cannaday obituary in a local paper.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Della Cannaday Akers obituary in the Dec 9, 1944 edition.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Elizabeth Kelly1,2

F, b. February 24, 1852, d. December 3, 1918
FatherJoseph Pedigo Kelley1,2 b. circa 1829, d. December 12, 1862
MotherSarah Catherine Payne1,2 b. August 31, 1826, d. August 27, 1892
     Sarah Elizabeth Kelly was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on February 24, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The death certificate has a birth date of Feb 24, 1853.3,1,2 She married James Martial Cannaday, son of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, on February 8, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of February 8, 1870,her married name was Cannaday. Sarah Elizabeth Kelly died on December 3, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.3,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 52, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 92, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 59, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

James Martial Cannaday b. August 14, 1848, d. November 29, 1947
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Kelly married James Martial Cannaday, son of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, on February 8, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  3. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  4. [S3258] 793 18th Street, San Bernadino, CA Earl C. and May (Miller) Frost, DeJarnette and allied families in America (1699-1954).
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Bertha Jefferson Cannaday1,2

M, b. April 10, 1882, d. February 10, 1934
FatherJames Martial Cannaday3,4 b. August 14, 1848, d. November 29, 1947
MotherSarah Elizabeth Kelly3,4 b. February 24, 1852, d. December 3, 1918
     Bertha Jefferson Cannaday was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 10, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Sarah Lelia Thomas, daughter of N. C. Thomas and Julia A. Unknown, on February 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Bertha Jefferson Cannaday died on February 10, 1934 at age 51.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 92, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 40, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 22, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 21, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8

Family

Sarah Lelia Thomas b. December 2, 1885, d. January 25, 1983
Marriage*Bertha Jefferson Cannaday married Sarah Lelia Thomas, daughter of N. C. Thomas and Julia A. Unknown, on February 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cannaday Staples obituary in the Apr 6, 2013 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Sarah Lelia Thomas1,2

F, b. December 2, 1885, d. January 25, 1983
FatherN. C. Thomas3
MotherJulia A. Unknown
     Sarah Lelia Thomas was buried at Howery-Cannaday Cemetery, Rt. 664, 550 River Ridge Road, SE, O. N. Conner Farm, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 2, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Bertha Jefferson Cannaday, son of James Martial Cannaday and Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, on February 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of February 25, 1904,her married name was Cannaday. Sarah Lelia Thomas died on January 25, 1983 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 97.1,2 She CANNADAY, Lelia Thomas, 97, of Copper Hill, died January 25 [1983] in a Salem hospital. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ida Vest, Copper Hill; Mrs. Anna Bell Radford, Buchanan; Mrs. Blanche Wade, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Alverta Staples, Mrs. Doris Baker both of Christiansburg; two sons, Thomas Cannaday, Largo, Florida; Raymond Cannaday, Christiansburg; four brothers, Irvin Thomas, Roanoke; Vance Thomas, Bluefield, West Virginia; Carl Thomas, Wirts, Marvin Thomas, Floyd; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Kelley and Mrs. Myrtle Vest, both of Roanoke; 35 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 28 [1983] at Stonewall Church with burial in the Howery Cemetery. on February 3, 1983.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 40, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 22, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 21, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Bertha Jefferson Cannaday b. April 10, 1882, d. February 10, 1934
Marriage*Sarah Lelia Thomas married Bertha Jefferson Cannaday, son of James Martial Cannaday and Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, on February 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S227] Mary Conner Williams, Howery-Cannaday Cemetery.
  2. [S3614] Fincastle Herald, The, From the Lelia Thomas Cannaday obituary in the Feb 3, 1983 edition.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cannaday Staples obituary in the Apr 6, 2013 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Dewey Elliott Cannaday Jr.

M, b. August 25, 1930, d. November 8, 1975
FatherDewey Elliott Cannaday Sr.1 b. June 27, 1909, d. March 14, 1978
MotherLura Gay Poff1 b. April 26, 1910, d. April 23, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 214-28-2755.2 Dewey Elliott Cannaday Jr. was born on August 25, 1930 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Betty Anne Van Pelt on February 21, 1952 at Olney, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1 Dewey Elliott Cannaday Jr. died on November 8, 1975 at Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 45.1

Family

Betty Anne Van Pelt d. July 18, 1986
Marriage*He married Betty Anne Van Pelt on February 21, 1952 at Olney, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1 
Children
  • Julia Ann Cannaday1
  • Cynthia Cannaday1
  • Frederick E. Cannaday1

Citations

  1. [S3616] Robert Cline (Descendant), "unknown short title," e-mail to Scott Schaffer.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Nelson Shipe1,2

M, b. December 1, 1927, d. August 31, 1992
     Robert Nelson Shipe was buried at Goshen Cemetery, 8410 Brink Road, Laytonsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 220-26-6633.3 He was born on December 1, 1927 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Christine Ardette Cannaday, daughter of Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr. and Lura Gay Poff, on January 22, 1949 at Brookeville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1 Robert Nelson Shipe died on August 31, 1992 at Maryland at age 64.3,2

Family

Christine Ardette Cannaday
Marriage*He married Christine Ardette Cannaday, daughter of Dewey Elliott Cannaday Sr. and Lura Gay Poff, on January 22, 1949 at Brookeville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1 
Children
  • Kathleen Melanie Shipe1
  • Diane Carolyn Shipe1
  • Marjorie Anne Shipe1
  • Robert Nelson Shipe Jr.1

Citations

  1. [S3616] Robert Cline (Descendant), "unknown short title," e-mail to Scott Schaffer.
  2. [S3617] Goshen Cemetery, Montgomery Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.