Spencer Reed1,2

M, b. June 10, 1786, d. 1876
FatherPeter Reed b. 1763
MotherLucy Spencer
     Spencer Reed was buried at Duncan Cemetery, Uriah Turpin Farm, Rt. 730, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 10, 1786 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Margaret "Peggie" "Maggie" Reed on February 1, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Spencer Reed died in 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

Margaret "Peggie" "Maggie" Reed b. circa 1797
Marriage*He married Margaret "Peggie" "Maggie" Reed on February 1, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S793] Mary Anne Sutphin (e-mail address), Duncan Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Margaret "Peggie" "Maggie" Reed1,2

F, b. circa 1797
     Margaret "Peggie" "Maggie" Reed died at Floyd Co., Virginia. She was buried at Duncan Cemetery, Uriah Turpin Farm, Rt. 730, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has no dates.2 She was born circa 1797 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Spencer Reed, son of Peter Reed and Lucy Spencer, on February 1, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Family

Spencer Reed b. June 10, 1786, d. 1876
Marriage*Margaret "Peggie" "Maggie" Reed married Spencer Reed, son of Peter Reed and Lucy Spencer, on February 1, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S793] Mary Anne Sutphin (e-mail address), Duncan Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Peter Reed1

M, b. 1763
FatherGeorge Reed1 b. 1730, d. October, 1807
MotherNancy Anna McLanghlin/Wiggington1 b. 1735
     Peter Reed married Lucy Spencer.1 Peter Reed was born in 1763 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Family

Lucy Spencer
Marriage*He married Lucy Spencer.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S196] Clarence Sanderson, George A. Reed and George W. Reed in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 3, 2003.

Nancy Wray Duncan

F, b. February 15, 1813, d. July 20, 1870
     Nancy Wray Duncan was buried at Smith Cemetery (also known as Reed Cemetery), interscetion of Rt. 730 & Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 15, 1813 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of April 30, 1827,her married name was Reed. She married Peter Reed on April 30, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Nancy Wray Duncan died on July 20, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 57.1

Family

Peter Reed b. circa 1802
Marriage*She married Peter Reed on April 30, 1827 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Mary Reed+ b. May 29, 1831, d. February 20, 1893

Citations

  1. [S285] Wesley L. Poff, Smith Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.

Waitman Taylor Dickerson1,2,3

M, b. November 21, 1869, d. June 13, 1949
FatherHarvey Dickerson1,3 b. February 16, 1839, d. May 15, 1912
MotherOctavia Leah Simmons1,3 b. October 11, 1850, d. September 11, 1933
     Waitman Taylor Dickerson was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,2,3 He was born on November 21, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 He married Mary Lelia Sumpter, daughter of Joseph Sumpter and Matilda Poff, on June 27, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Waitman Taylor Dickerson died on June 13, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,5,2,3 He FLOYD - Waitman Dickerson, 79, died in his home near here Monday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lelia S. Dickerson, one daughter, Miss Gerald Dickerson, Washington, D. C., two sisters and one brother. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. on June 15, 1949.5

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 5, District 92, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 67, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 49, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Mary Lelia Sumpter b. January 19, 1882, d. November 5, 1963
Marriage*Waitman Taylor Dickerson married Mary Lelia Sumpter, daughter of Joseph Sumpter and Matilda Poff, on June 27, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Waitman Dickerson obituary in the Jun 15, 1949 edition.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Fleming Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 19, 1866, d. March 8, 1943
FatherAndrew Isaac Poff7,8 b. circa 1841
MotherRebecca Poff7,8,9 b. March, 1849
     James Fleming Poff was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on March 19, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,5 He married Minnie Bell McNeil, daughter of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on January 5, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,10,3,4 James Fleming Poff died on March 8, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3,4,5,6 He James Fleming Poff, 76, 310 Bridge street, Norwich, died yesterday morning in a local hospital. Surviving are two sons, Santis Poff, Roanoke, and Lowell Poff, Madrid, N. Mex; seven daughters. Mrs. W. S. Pipes, Cleveland, S. C; Mrs. T. J. Pipes, Canton, N. C; Mrs. G. A. Massey, Springfield, Ill; Mrs. C. A. Reynolds, Roanoke; Mrs. E. G. Baldwin, Cleveland, O; Mrs. C. B. Lively, Roanoke; Mrs. L. W. Boothe, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Henry Shorter, Salem; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in McNeil cemetery, Floyd county. on March 9, 1943.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 168, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 373, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 129, District 75, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1910Dwelling 60, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 93, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia14
1930Dwelling 355, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia15
1940Dwelling 173, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1880Farm laborer9
1900Farm laborer12
1910Farmer13
1920Oil company driver14
1930Oil company truck driver15

Family

Minnie Bell McNeil b. January 8, 1868, d. April 19, 1942
Marriage*James Fleming Poff married Minnie Bell McNeil, daughter of James Ireson McNeil and Lydia Smith, on January 5, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,10,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  3. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S14127] McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Fleming Poff obituary in the Mar 9, 1943 edition.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  20. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Hettie Ella Pipes death certificate.
  21. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Sarah M./A. Poff1,2

F, b. circa 1868
FatherAndrew Isaac Poff1 b. circa 1841
MotherRebecca Poff1,2 b. March, 1849
     Sarah M./A. Poff was born circa 1868 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 168, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 373, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd 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.

Ennis/Dennis G. Poff1,2

M, b. circa July, 1870
FatherAndrew Isaac Poff1 b. circa 1841
MotherRebecca Poff1,2 b. March, 1849
     Ennis/Dennis G. Poff was born circa July, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 168, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 373, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd 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.

William Isaac Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. March 15, 1872, d. December 15, 1931
FatherAndrew Isaac Poff1,5 b. circa 1841
MotherRebecca Poff6,1,5 b. March, 1849
     William Isaac Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,4 He was born on March 15, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Stella Florence Reed, daughter of John Fleming Reed and Isadora Charlotte "Dora" Puckett, on February 14, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3 William Isaac Poff died on December 15, 1931 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.5,4,7 He Funeral services for W. I. Poff, who died Tuesday morning at his home on Route 3, were conducted yesterday. Active pallbearers were: W. T. Medley, J. D. Bishop, J. B. Oakey, J. B. Walker, W. A. Gilliam and J. C. Stott. Honorary pallbearers were: W. N. Hobbie, W. P. Strain, C. E. Grass, F. O. Jones, W. M. Hampton. R. O. Walker, J. A. Francis, R. N. Shorter, R. E. Shorter, George Johnson, M. C. Johnson, Santus Poff, G. R. Bowles, J. D. Puckett. Surviving Mr. Poff, besides his wife children, are a sister, Mrs. J. H. Shorter, of Salem, and a brother, J. F. Poff, of Roanoke. on December 17, 1931.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 373, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 123, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 84, District 47, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 847, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Steam railway laborer11

Family

Stella Florence Reed b. July 12, 1877, d. January 1, 1951
Marriage*William Isaac Poff married Stella Florence Reed, daughter of John Fleming Reed and Isadora Charlotte "Dora" Puckett, on February 14, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Hughes Poff obituary in the Jan 5, 1995 edition.
  3. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  4. [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&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the W. I. Poff obituary in the Dec 17, 1931 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred L. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.
  14. [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
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S1402] Logan Jennings, Fred Lee Poff in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 9, 2006.
  19. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Minnie Bell McNeil1,2,3,4

F, b. January 8, 1868, d. April 19, 1942
FatherJames Ireson McNeil1,2,3 b. May 31, 1822, d. March 9, 1904
MotherLydia Smith1,2,3 b. December 25, 1827, d. July 7, 1883
     Minnie Bell McNeil was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on January 8, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3,4 She married James Fleming Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on January 5, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3 As of January 5, 1888,her married name was Poff. Minnie Bell McNeil died on April 19, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.5,2,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 129, District 75, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 60, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 93, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 355, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 173, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

James Fleming Poff b. March 19, 1866, d. March 8, 1943
Marriage*Minnie Bell McNeil married James Fleming Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on January 5, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S14127] McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Hettie Ella Pipes death certificate.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Jacob McNeil Jr.1

M, b. July 4, 1797, d. July 4, 1872
     Jacob McNeil Jr. was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., Virginia; No grave maker is visible.2 He was born on July 4, 1797 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge circa 1821 at Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.2,1 Jacob McNeil Jr. died on July 4, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.

Family

Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge b. circa 1800
Marriage*He married Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge circa 1821 at Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  2. [S1733] McNeil Cemetery, off Griffith Creek Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Peter Smith1,2

M, d. after October 11, 1837
     Peter Smith died after October 11, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Peter's will was dated Oct 11, 1837.

Census Records

1810Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1820Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family
Child
  • Jacob Smith

Citations

  1. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.

Stella Florence Reed1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 12, 1877, d. January 1, 1951
FatherJohn Fleming Reed1,3 b. July 28, 1850, d. April 28, 1919
MotherIsadora Charlotte "Dora" Puckett1,3 b. March 5, 1856, d. April 23, 1892
     Stella Florence Reed was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She was born on July 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She married William Isaac Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on February 14, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 As of February 14, 1893,her married name was Poff. Stella Florence Reed died on January 1, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.3,5 She Mrs. Stella Reed Poff, 73, died yesterday at her home, 2226 Orange Ave., N. W. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Y. D. Manning, Mrs. R. W. Jennings and V. S. Roberson, Roanoke, and Mrs. W. J. Hallbrook, Chattanooga, Tenn; seven sons, W. C. Poff, Anondale; N. E. Poff, Sandstone, W. Va; C. H. Poff, Lynchburg; G. A. Poff, Boones Mill; and J. C. Poff, A. L. Poff and W. H. Poff, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. G. D. Martin, Floyd, and Mrs. Joseph Bohon, Bent Mountain; a brother, D. H. Reed, Anondale; and the following half brothers and sisters: Mrs. Ben Bohor, Bent Mountain; Clinton Slusher, Radford; Raymond Reed, Orlando, Fla; E. M. Reed, and Cletus Reed, Bent Mountain; Neva Reed, Roanoke, and Auba Reed, Middletown, Md. Interment will be in Sherwood. on January 2, 1951.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 123, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 84, District 47, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 847, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 11, District 36-9, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 197, District 120-34, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

William Isaac Poff b. March 15, 1872, d. December 15, 1931
Marriage*Stella Florence Reed married William Isaac Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on February 14, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Hughes Poff obituary in the Jan 5, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [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&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Reed Poff obituary in the Jan 2, 1951 edition.
  6. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred L. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.
  15. [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
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S1402] Logan Jennings, Fred Lee Poff in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 9, 2006.
  20. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Floyd Oliver Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 10, 1901, d. January 21, 1978
FatherWilliam Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner1,2,7,8,3 b. February 12, 1869, d. September 16, 1947
MotherMary Levicie Carr1,2,7,8,3 b. February 14, 1868, d. September 21, 1932
     Floyd Oliver Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,10,6 His Social Security Number was 223-12-2800.11 He was born on June 10, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.11,1,3,4 He married Angeline Virginia Carroll on October 1, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,10 Floyd Oliver Conner married Gertrude Sadie Alley, daughter of Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley and Lillie Clara Duncan, on August 16, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,1,3 Floyd Oliver Conner died on January 21, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.13,3,6 He Floyd Oliver Conner, age 76, of 103 College Ave., Salem, died Saturday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude Conner; one daughter, Margaret Taylor, Roanoke; one granddaughter, Darlene Love, Roanoke. Interment will be in the HuffviHe Cemetery, Floyd County. on January 22, 1978.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 100, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 28, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 212, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 17, District 120-65, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farm laborer14
1940Building construction laborer15
1950Carpenter5

Family 1

Angeline Virginia Carroll b. August 22, 1890, d. March 24, 1934
Marriage*Floyd Oliver Conner married Angeline Virginia Carroll on October 1, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,10 

Family 2

Gertrude Sadie Alley b. August 22, 1906, d. November 14, 1991
Marriage*Floyd Oliver Conner married Gertrude Sadie Alley, daughter of Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley and Lillie Clara Duncan, on August 16, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Floyd Oliver Conner obituary in the Jan 22, 1978 edition.
  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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Sadie Conner obituary in the Nov 15, 1991 edition.
  13. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
FatherWilliam C. Collins2,4 b. circa 1853, d. June 5, 1913
MotherLucy Ferris2 b. circa 1862
     Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on June 3, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She married William Easom Poff, son of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Emeline Poff, on September 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his marriage certificate, William Poff listed no father and his mother as Emaline Poff.2,4 As of September 12, 1907,her married name was Poff. Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins died on December 1, 1947 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 112, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

William Easom Poff b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
Marriage*Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins married William Easom Poff, son of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Emeline Poff, on September 12, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his marriage certificate, William Poff listed no father and his mother as Emaline Poff.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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.

Jacob Board1,2,3,4

M, b. January 31, 1848, d. March 13, 1913
FatherEli Solomon Board3 b. January 15, 1819, d. February 17, 1900
MotherAbigail "Abbie" Walters3 b. March 20, 1829, d. December 28, 1899
     Jacob Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 31, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Elmira E. Walters, daughter of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on August 15, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Jacob Board died on March 13, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.2,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Elmira E. Walters b. February 26, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
Marriage*Jacob Board married Elmira E. Walters, daughter of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on August 15, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mrs. Jacob Board obituary in the Jan 12, 1928 edition.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Poff1,2

F, b. circa 1834
FatherGeorge Poff1 b. circa 1803
MotherLucy Trail1 b. circa 1803
     Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Poff was born circa 1834 at Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).1 She married John F. Hudnall Jr., son of Anderson Hudnall and Janette H. "Jane" Lathey, on May 21, 1857 at Miles Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; License issued on May 20, 1857.3,2 As of May 21, 1857,her married name was Hudnall.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1504, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)1
1860Dwelling 2292, Kanawha Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)4
1870Dwelling 231, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1880Dwelling 47, District 48, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6

Family

John F. Hudnall Jr. b. circa 1831, d. circa 1876
Marriage*Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Poff married John F. Hudnall Jr., son of Anderson Hudnall and Janette H. "Jane" Lathey, on May 21, 1857 at Miles Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; License issued on May 20, 1857.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hudnall-Poff marriage record.
  3. [S1338] My family from the Virginia/West Virginia areas, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3082686&id=I602401436
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy Alexander death certificate.
  8. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson Hudnall death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the William D. Hudnall death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Pryor Hudnall death certificate.

Andrew Jackson Cole1,2

M, b. December 15, 1832, d. January 13, 1913
     Andrew Jackson Cole was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on December 15, 1832 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,4,2 He married Mary M. DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on August 15, 1861 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Andrew Jackson Cole died on January 13, 1913 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 105, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1880Dwelling 102, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 121, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1861Farmer1
1870Farmer5
1880Farmer6
1900Farmer7

Family

Mary M. DeWeese b. April 30, 1842
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Cole married Mary M. DeWeese, daughter of Andrew Jackson DeWeese and Rozena Hall, on August 15, 1861 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S3263] Thornton Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Della Belcher death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Belcher-Hall marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lana Catherine Pickett death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dora Cole Mateer death record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Cole Thomas death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dock Bee Cole death certificate.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rutherford B. Hayes Cole birth record.
  16. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Mary Della "Dellie" Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. October 10, 1866, d. November 16, 1943
FatherAndrew Jackson Cole1,2,3,4,5 b. December 15, 1832, d. January 13, 1913
MotherMary M. DeWeese1,2,3,4,5 b. April 30, 1842
     Mary Della "Dellie" Cole was buried at Family Cemetery, Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on October 10, 1866 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 As of December 24, 1885,her married name was Hall.3 She married William T. Hall on December 24, 1885 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Mary Della "Dellie" Cole and William T. Hall were divorced before June 7, 1900.6,5 As of December 30, 1903,her married name was Belcher.5 Mary Della "Dellie" Cole married George N. Belcher on December 30, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,7,5 Mary Della "Dellie" Cole died on November 16, 1943 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 105, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1880Dwelling 102, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 122, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated with her daughter in the household of her brother-in-law R. A. Pickett6
1920Dwelling 88, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 648, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 435, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

William T. Hall b. July 10, 1867, d. October 28, 1939
Marriage*Mary Della "Dellie" Cole married William T. Hall on December 24, 1885 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Divorce* Mary Della "Dellie" Cole and William T. Hall were divorced before June 7, 1900.6,5 
Child

Family 2

George N. Belcher b. March 18, 1863, d. September 23, 1937
Marriage*Mary Della "Dellie" Cole married George N. Belcher on December 30, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,7,5 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Della Belcher death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Belcher-Hall marriage record.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George N. Belcher death certificate.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Hall marriage record.

Lavie Evebelle Poff1

F, b. November 5, 1887, d. April 4, 1976
FatherMoses D. Poff2,3 b. January 19, 1860, d. May 15, 1893
MotherCatherine E. "Kate" Corell4,2,3 b. February 11, 1853, d. October 25, 1929
     Lavie Evebelle Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 232-96-7327.5 She was born on November 5, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,3 As of February 5, 1909,her married name was Boothe.6 She married Jacob Isaac Boothe on February 5, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,2,6 Lavie Evebelle Poff died on April 4, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 88.2 She Princeton - Mrs. Lavie E. Booth, 88, of the Low Gap Road died Sunday morning in a Princeton after a long illness. Born in Montgomery County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Mose and Kate Corral Poff. Her husband Jacob Booth, preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, R. H. and O. L., both of Princeton, and Dr. Billy Booth of Allentown, Pa; three daughters, Mrs. Capitola Burford of Salem, Ohio, Mrs. Eva Gail Shoupe of Midway and Miss Lettie Booth of Charleston; one sister, Mrs. Ozella Chaffin of Radford, Va., and one brother, Oliver Poff of Riner, Va. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Burns-Wornal Chapel of memorial Funeral Directory with Rev. Paul Hall in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today. on April 7, 1976.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 66, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 111, District 104, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 115, District 34, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 31, District 28-51, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Family

Jacob Isaac Boothe b. August 18, 1884, d. September 20, 1973
Marriage*Lavie Evebelle Poff married Jacob Isaac Boothe on February 5, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mary Lettie Boothe obituary in the Oct 18, 2006 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lavie E. Booth obituary in the Apr 7, 1976 edition.
  3. [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
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S350] Parkersburg News and Sentinel, From the Gladys Capitola Burford obituary in the Apr 27, 2004 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Jacob Isaac Boothe obituary in the Sep 21, 1973 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Burford-Boothe marriage record.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Billie Wallingford Boothe obituary in the Jul 16, 2011 edition.
  14. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oka L. Boothe, Sr. obituary in the May 30, 2000 edition.

Geneva Ferris Strain1

F, b. December 16, 1908, d. May 26, 1996
     Geneva Ferris Strain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 16, 1908 at Augusta Co., Virginia.1,2 As of June 30, 1931,her married name was Poff.3 She married Alfred Lomis Poff, son of William Isaac Poff and Stella Florence Reed, on June 30, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1,3 Geneva Ferris Strain died on May 26, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.1,2 She POFF, Geneva F., 87, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 26, 1996. Born December 16, 1908 in Augusta County, she was a daughter of the late William Preston Strain and Lena Catherine Reese Strain. Mrs. Poff was a graduate of Jefferson High School, Cornett Business School and LaSalle Extension University. She received certificates in various classes including Comtomoter, Typing Speed, Junior Accounting, and Income Tax Preparation. During the depression, she worked as a floor lady at Puritan Mills in Roanoke a position that she held until 1946. From 1950 to 1954 Mrs. Poff was employed be Reliable Bookkeeping and Tax Service. From February of 1954 to February 1973, she worked as a Statistical and Fiscal Supervisor for the Department of Social Services of City of the Roanoke. Mrs. Poff was a long time member of Melrose Baptist Church having been baptized August 8, 1926 by Dr. H. W. Connelly. Through the years she served her church in many capacities. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Poff was preceded in death by her stepmother, Esther Webb Strain; brother and sister-in-law, Elmer Preston Strain and Mary Rodgers Strain; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Strain Plunkett and Kenneth Reese Plunkett; a half brother, William Forrest Strain; and a half sister, Esther Ermadell Strain Friend. Surviving are her husband, Alfred L. Poff; a very special foster daughter and her husband, Elaine J. and David Meador, Roanoke; granddaughter, Laura Saunders and husband, Glenn, Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh Miles and Andrew Saunders; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dora P. and Bob Jennings, Roanoke; sister-in-law, Agnes P. Roberson, Roanoke; aunt, Virginia Reese McCoy, Stuarts Draft; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins including many on her husband's side of the family. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 28, 1996.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 109, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 54, District 120-109, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Cotton mill worker5
1950Bookkeeper6

Family

Alfred Lomis Poff b. April 18, 1908, d. February 20, 2000
Marriage*Geneva Ferris Strain married Alfred Lomis Poff, son of William Isaac Poff and Stella Florence Reed, on June 30, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,1,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva F. Poff obituary in the May 28, 1996 edition.
  2. [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&
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From an anniversary announcement in the Jul 14, 1991 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole1,2,3,4

F, b. October 3, 1867, d. September 2, 1953
FatherAndrew Jackson Cole1,2,3,4 b. December 15, 1832, d. January 13, 1913
MotherMary M. DeWeese1,2,3 b. April 30, 1842
     Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on October 3, 1867 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of August 27, 1891,her married name was Pickett.3 She married Roderick Asbury Pickett on August 27, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole died on September 2, 1953 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 105, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1880Dwelling 102, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 122, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 151, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Rock, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Andrew7
1930Dwelling 221, District 31, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Roderick Asbury Pickett b. circa 1869, d. 1917
Marriage*Magdalena Catherine "Lana" Cole married Roderick Asbury Pickett on August 27, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lana Catherine Pickett death certificate.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Warner Pickett death certificate.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Andrew Warner Pickett obituary in the Apr 24, 1956 edition.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph Hudson Pickett obituary in the Dec 26, 1960 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Theodore Roosevelt Pickett death record.

Angeline Virginia Carroll1,2,3,4

F, b. August 22, 1890, d. March 24, 1934
     Angeline Virginia Carroll was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on August 22, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Aug 2, 1889 and her gravestone has Aug 24, 1888.1,3,4,5 She married Floyd Oliver Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on October 1, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of October 1, 1924,her married name was Conner. Angeline Virginia Carroll died on March 24, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 43.6,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

Floyd Oliver Conner b. June 10, 1901, d. January 21, 1978
Marriage*Angeline Virginia Carroll married Floyd Oliver Conner, son of William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner and Mary Levicie Carr, on October 1, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Clarice Frances Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 19, 1907, d. March 22, 2002
FatherJohn Freeman Smith2,3,4,5 b. December 19, 1874, d. March 9, 1955
MotherDorma Arizona Redman2,3,4,5 b. August 25, 1878, d. January 1, 1950
     Clarice Frances Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9901.6 She was born on September 19, 1907 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1906.6,4,5 As of June 27, 1928,her married name was Reed.4 She married Cletus Augusta Reed, son of John Fleming Reed and Lelia Ardelia "Lily" Gardner, on June 27, 1928 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,4 Clarice Frances Smith died on March 22, 2002 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.6,1 She Clarice Smith Reed, 95, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus A. Reed. She attended Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church on Bent Mountain. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Reed's garage on Bent Mountain for many years. She was a retired Registered Nurse who through the years helped many families in the area. She was a charter member of the Bent Mountain Woman's Club. Surviving are: one niece, Margaret S. Bradford, four nephews, John D. Harman, James S. Lough, Harry A. Lough, and John Slater; special friends, James and Mary Murrie, Ivadell Janney, Lois R. Overstreet and Homer and Aldene Reed. Interment followed in Evergreen Burial Park. Special thanks to the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for ten years of love and devoted care. on March 23, 2002.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 33, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 116, District 20, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 2, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Nurse8

Family

Cletus Augusta Reed b. April 4, 1905, d. February 6, 1970
Marriage*Clarice Frances Smith married Cletus Augusta Reed, son of John Fleming Reed and Lelia Ardelia "Lily" Gardner, on June 27, 1928 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Smith Reed obituary in the Mar 23, 2002 edition.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elmira E. Walters1

F, b. February 26, 1850, d. December 22, 1927
FatherMartin Phillip Walters2,1 b. June 4, 1808, d. December 11, 1896
MotherMary Ann Pharis2,1
     Elmira E. Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She Mrs. Jacob Board, who has been in declining health for many years died December 22, 1927 at the home of her son, Lee Board, near Rifton. Mrs. Board was about 80 years of age and had been a great sufferer of rheumatism for many years and was not able to walk erect. She was a kind, good woman and was held in high esteem by all. Her husband preceeded her about 5 years ago, also one daughter, Mrs. Demona Smith preceeded her about 4 years ago. She leaves three sons surviving, namely: David Board, of Roanoke; Lee and Riley Board of Floyd County.
Her remains were interred in Wilson cemetery, after a short burial ceremony by Elder H. V. Cole.4 She was born on February 26, 1850 at Virginia.5 She married Jacob Board, son of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on August 15, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 15, 1868,her married name was Board. Elmira E. Walters died on December 22, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of Dec 21, 1927.4,6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Jacob Board b. January 31, 1848, d. March 13, 1913
Marriage*Elmira E. Walters married Jacob Board, son of Eli Solomon Board and Abigail "Abbie" Walters, on August 15, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mrs. Jacob Board obituary in the Jan 12, 1928 edition.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.