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     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.^1,2 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.^1,5,4 William Isaac Poff died on December 15, 1931 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,5

     Minnie Belle McNeil was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 8, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4 She married James Fleming Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on January 5, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,4 As of January 5, 1888,her married name was Poff. Minnie Belle McNeil died on April 19, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^1,5,3,4

     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.

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

     Stella Florence Reed was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on July 12, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 She married William Isaac Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on February 14, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 As of February 14, 1893,her married name was Poff. Stella Florence Reed died on January 1, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-2800.⁶ Floyd Oliver Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,8 He was born on June 10, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,1,3 He married Angeline Virginia Carroll on October 1, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 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.^9,1 Floyd Oliver Conner died on January 21, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^10,3

     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

     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

     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.

     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

     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

     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

     Geneva Ferris Strain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 16, 1908 at Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 30, 1931,her married name was Poff.² She married Alfred Lomis Poff, son of William Isaac Poff and Stella Florence Reed, on June 30, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,1,2 Geneva Ferris Strain died on May 26, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^1,4 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. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Roanoke County Rescue Squad #5, PO Box 7464, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 1996 at Melrose Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry E. Sprouse and the Rev. R. Bruce Griffith. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on May 28, 1996.¹

     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

     Angeline Virginia Carroll was born on August 2, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 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 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 44.^4,3

     Clarice Fannie Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9901.⁵ She was born on September 19, 1906 at Virginia.^6,5 She married Cletus Arta Reed, son of John Fleming Reed and Lelia Ardelia "Lillie" Gardner, on January 27, 1928 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,1,8 As of January 27, 1928,her married name was Reed. Clarice Fannie Smith died on March 22, 2002 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.^5,1 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. Services were at Oakey's South Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002. The Reverend William Jester officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Burial Park. Special thanks to the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for ten years of love and devoted care. Memorials may be made to Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church or the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. on March 23, 2002.¹

     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

     Dora Gains Cole was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She was born on December 22, 1869 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 As of February 22, 1888,her married name was Mateer.² She married Francis Ellsworth "Frank" Mateer on February 22, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7 Dora Gains Cole died on April 6, 1952 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^5,3

     Minnie Leona Cole was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 30, 1870 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She married Charles Anderson Thomas on July 29, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of July 29, 1891,her married name was Thomas. Minnie Leona Cole died on October 25, 1953 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.³

     Doctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 13, 1873 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2,4,3 He married Leona Bell Clower, daughter of James Thomas Clower and Mary Frances Link, on August 29, 1894 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Doctor Beedle "Dock Bee" Cole died on February 16, 1942 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^2,3

     Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole was buried at King Cemetery, Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 235-36-8242.⁸ She was born on October 4, 1875 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,8 As of March 29, 1899,her married name was Gearheart.⁷ She married James Montague Gearheart, son of William M. Lawson Gearheart and Ruth Evaline Goodson, on March 29, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3 Nancy Josephine "Nannie" "Josie" Cole died on June 18, 1962 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 233-32-4145.⁶ Phyllis Jean Holmes was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook Co., Illinois.⁷ She was born on February 26, 1926 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,2 She married Donald Leo "Don" Schaffer, son of Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer and Irma Carlysle Williams, on August 1, 1943 at Fort Benning, Georgia.^8,9 As of August 1, 1943,her married name was Schaffer. Phyllis Jean Holmes died on February 17, 1994 at Riverside Co., California, at age 67.^1,6,10

     William R. "Billy Strong" Conner was born on April 9, 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, daughter of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on June 9, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 William R. "Billy Strong" Conner Deed between Jonathan Conner and son William Conner
This indentors made the 22nd day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four between Jonathan Conner and Sarah his wife of the County of Montgomery and State of Virginia of the orphans and William Conner, Junior of the said county and the State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Jonathan Conner and his wife Sarah for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars consent money to the said Jonathan Conner in hand paid the receipt whereof is acknowledged have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain and have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said William Conner Junior a certain boundary of land whereon he now lives. Beginning on Pine Spur road and the corner of my fence next to Meadow Run from thence a strait line to the upper corner of my fence next toward his house leaving said corner strait course to William Conner Seniors line and with said line to James Coppers line thence down said line to the road leading from Andrew Conners unto the Pine Spur road from thence to the beginning which said land or boundary of land is supposed to contain seventy-five acres more or less. To have and to hold the same with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise thereunto appertaining to the said William Conner and his heirs representatives and assign forever and the said Jonathan Conner and Sarah his wife for themselves and their heirs the said boundary of land with the appurtenances unto the said William Conner and his heirs representatives and assigns will against the claim of themselves and their heirs and against the claim of all and every person or persons whatsoever by these presents warrant and forever defend in Witness whereof the said Jonathan Conner and Sarah his wife both hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year above written. (Signed by) J. Conner Sarah Conner

Pine Spur Road does not exist any more. Probably anyone could walk along it, but it was near Cross Roads Church and went into Franklin County going to Callaway. on March 22, 1824. He Deed between nephew William Conner Jr. and wife Elizabeth and William Conner Sr.
This indenture made the 17th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six. William Conner Junr and Elizabeth Conner his wife of the one part and William Conner Sr. of the other part all of the county of Montgomery and State of Virginia. Witnesseth that the said William Conner Jr. and his wife Elizabeth both this day for and in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged both bargained and sold and doth by these presents bargain sell and deliver to William Conner Senior his heirs and assigns forever all that boundary of land that lies between a spring branch that rises in an old field of said William Conner Sr. and the line of said William Conner Junr and bounded as followeth. Beginning at the said branch opposite to a corner or a white oak in the line of said William Conner Junr and along his fence and with his line and fence to his corner a black oak sapling said corner a South east course to the above named branch thence up said branch to the beginning. To have and to hold the said boundary of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anvwise thereunto belonging to the only use and behoof of him the said William Conner Senr his heirs and assigns forever and the said William Conner Junr and Elizabeth his wife for themselves and their heirs doth covenant and agree with the said William Conner Sear and his heirs to warrant and defend the right and title of the premises aforesaid against the claims and demands of themselves their heirs and assigns as well as against the claims and demands of all and assigns as well as against claims and demands of all and every person or persons whatever. Given under our hands and seals the day and year first above written. (Signed) William Conner (Signed) Elizabeth Conner on October 17, 1826.⁵ He left a will on December 13, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; In the name of God Amen: I William R. Conner of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia being of sound mind and body to make this to be my last will and testament that is to say I desire in the first place that all my just debts is to be paid as soon after my desease as may be convenient out of my estate.
In the second place I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Conner all my real and personal estate of which she is to have and to make use of during her life.
It is also my will that my son Jacob R. Conner to have a certain boundary of land is all the land that I have on the south side of a road known as the old saw log road which I value at six dollars per acre. It is also my will that my son Peter Conner to have a certain boundary of land that is a boundary that has been survayed and plated which land I also value at six dollars per acre.
It is allso my will that my son Albert Conner to have a certain boundary of land. Beginning at the crop roads and running with the road Eastward to my outside line Which adjoins Fleming Poff and with my line to the road at the meeting house and with the road to a branch thus leaving the road running up a lane to the top of a hill near an old barn to a crop fence and with the fence at the Pine Spur road and with road to the beginning which land I also value at six dollars per acre.
It is also my will that my son Samuel S. Conner to have a certain boundary of land I have between the boundarys I gave to my two sons Peter and Albert Conner which land I also value at six dollars per acre. I also give to my said son Samuel one other peace of land beginning at the top of the hill at the crop fence near an old barn and running with the land with road to my outside which joins John O. Conner. All the land I have on the south side of the above named road to the above named crop fence which I also value at six dollars per acre.
It is also my will that my daughter Mary Poff, wife of Peter Poff, to have a certain boundary of land beginning at the old barn at the top of the hill and running with the road to the meeting house line and with my line _____ above the meeting house to a new fence and down the same to a Branch and down said Branch to my outside line and with it to the road leading to the above named Barn which land I also value at six dollars per acre.
It is also my will that my grandson Zachariah Carr to have one hundred dollars out of my estate provided he lives to be twenty one years of age.
It is also my will that all the above parcels of land to be surveyed and plats made out so as to ascertain the number of acres to each of the above named sons and daughters so they may calculate the amount of my real estate.
It is also my will that the foregoing named sons and daughters pay in money to my son Jonathan Conner and my daughter, Julina Carr, wife of John Carr, _____to make them equal with the foregoing named sons and daughters. The amount of estate to be equally divided between all.
It is also my desire that my three sons Peter, Albert, and Samuel S. Conner to be my executors and guardian for my grandson Zachariah Carr.
It is also my will that my several sons and daughters to have five years to pay my son Jonathan and daughter Julina their part of the estate to be paid yearly equal installments and I do hereby declear these presents to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I the said William R. Conner Haver to this my last will and testament affixed my hand and seal this thirtieth day of December, 1865.

Signed sealed and delivered
in the presence of

Robert W. Knoff (Signed) William
(x) R. Conner
William P. Conner
Fleming Poff.¹ He died in February, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.⁶

     Rutherford Berchard Hayes Cole was born on May 31, 1877 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Vee Crawford on June 7, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Rutherford Berchard Hayes Cole died on October 1, 1913 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 36.⁵

     Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole was born on July 28, 1879 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of March 3, 1898,her married name was Patterson.² She married Alexander Newton Patterson on March 3, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

     Charles Anderson Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 15, 1862 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His marriage license lists his birth place as Kanawha Co., WV.^1,3 He married Minnie Leona Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on July 29, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Anderson Thomas died on August 3, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4383.³ Nellie May Mathena was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 14, 1899 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of November 16, 1920,her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer, son of John Lewis Wimmer and Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer, on November 16, 1920 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Nellie May Mathena died on October 16, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^3,2