Edgar Peter Redmon1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 17, 1883, d. November 13, 1951
FatherYancy Davis Redman6,3 b. August 9, 1852, d. March, 1888
MotherMary Jane "Molly" Thurman7,3 b. December 14, 1851, d. March 3, 1916
     His Social Security Number was 327-10-1280.5 Edgar Peter Redmon was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego Township, Kendall Co., Illinois.8 He was born on October 17, 1883 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,9,4,5 He married Lona Letitia Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on April 16, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,10,6 Edgar Peter Redmon married Lala Gay Strickler, daughter of Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler and Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, on October 17, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11,12 Edgar Peter Redmon died on November 13, 1951 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 68.9

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1900Dwelling 85, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 411, District 159, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois14
1930Dwelling 144, District 36, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois15
1940Dwelling 416, District 99-45, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois16

Occupation

1920Conductor14
1930Street car operator15
1940W.P.A. project laborer16

Family 1

Lona Letitia Sowder b. March 19, 1879, d. November 1, 1943
Marriage*Edgar Peter Redmon married Lona Letitia Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on April 16, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,10,6 
Children

Family 2

Lala Gay Strickler b. May 2, 1893, d. May 4, 1970
Marriage*Edgar Peter Redmon married Lala Gay Strickler, daughter of Christian Flournoy "Chris" Strickler and Girldine Dicebigna "Girlie" Whitenack, on October 17, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11,12 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S209] Contra Costa Times, From the Ann Loraine Johnston obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3899] Lincoln Memorial Park, Kendall Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  10. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lala Strickler Howery Redmon obituary in the May 5, 1970 edition.
  13. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S1966] Herald News, The, From the Lucy M. Weller obituary in the Dec 14, 2006 edition.
  18. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Emma Blanche Mitchell1,2,3,4

F, b. November 15, 1899, d. June 1, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 230-90-2495.5 Emma Blanche Mitchell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,3 She was born on November 15, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4 She married James William Alvah Sowder Sr., son of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on June 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,7,2,3,8 As of June 20, 1923,her married name was Sowder. Emma Blanche Mitchell died on June 1, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.6,5,3 She Emma Mitchell Sowder, age 90, of Roanoke, died Friday in a local hospital. She is the widow of James A. Sowder, Sr., and a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Geneva M. and Richard F. Seaman, Roanoke; Shirley Dolores and Carl E. Johnson, Atlanta, Ga; Martha Ann Sowder, Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, James A. Sowder, Jr., and Coretta Sowder; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Eugene E. Mitchell. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 3, 1990.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 377, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 198, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 108, District 120-2, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family

James William Alvah Sowder Sr. b. March 28, 1888, d. January 8, 1983
Marriage*Emma Blanche Mitchell married James William Alvah Sowder Sr., son of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on June 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,7,2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Mitchell Sowder obituary in the Jun 3, 1990 edition.
  7. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James A. Sowder, Sr. obituary in the Jan 10, 1983 edition.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Alvah Sowder, Jr. obituary in the Dec 7, 2006 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha A. Sowder obituary in the May 12, 2003 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Alvah Sowder obitaury in the Dec 7, 2006 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha A. Sowder obitaury in the May 12, 2003 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Little-Johnson wedding announcement in the Jul 19, 1998 edition.
  18. [S14335] West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., online www.westcobbfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Dolores Sowder Johnson obituary.

Infant Sowder

?, b. July 3, 1881, d. July 5, 1881
FatherWilliam James Sowder1,2,3,4 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff1,2,3,4 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Infant Sowder was born on July 3, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Infant Sowder died on July 5, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  3. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  4. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters1,2

M, b. February, 1857, d. January 14, 1944
FatherEmanuel Amariah Walters1 b. January 30, 1833, d. December 4, 1916
MotherFrances Jane Reed1 b. July 14, 1833, d. March 8, 1916
     Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters was buried at Beaver Ridge Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.2 He was born in February, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He married Mary Riley Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter, on May 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters died on January 14, 1944 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 86.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 349, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 180, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 111, District 10, Ninth District, Anderson Co., Tennessee7
1920Dwelling 136, District 0131, Civil District 9, Knox Co., Tennessee8
1940Dwelling 198, District 47-26, Second Civil District, Knox Co., Tennessee9

Occupation

1880Farm laborer5
1900Day laborer3
1920Shoemaker8

Family

Mary Riley Poff b. August 8, 1863, d. January 16, 1940
Marriage*Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters married Mary Riley Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter, on May 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Lizena Ollie Hayes obituary in the Jan 15, 1974 edition.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

Emanuel Amariah Walters1,2

M, b. January 30, 1833, d. December 4, 1916
FatherMartin Phillip Walters1,3 b. June 4, 1808, d. December 11, 1896
MotherMary Ann Pharis1,3
     Emanuel Amariah Walters was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.4 He was born on January 30, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Frances Jane Reed, daughter of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on April 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Emanuel Amariah Walters died on December 4, 1916 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 83.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., Tennessee2

Occupation

1900Farmer2

Family

Frances Jane Reed b. July 14, 1833, d. March 8, 1916
Marriage*Emanuel Amariah Walters married Frances Jane Reed, daughter of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on April 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  4. [S1051] Tommy Webster (e-mail address), New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co., TN.

Frances Jane Reed1

F, b. July 14, 1833, d. March 8, 1916
FatherWilliam Amsterdam Reed1 b. November 30, 1809, d. October 31, 1890
MotherCatherine Margaret Farley1 b. April 11, 1811, d. February 22, 1886
     Frances Jane Reed was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.2 She was born on July 14, 1833 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She married Emanuel Amariah Walters, son of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on April 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 3, 1854,her married name was Walters. Frances Jane Reed died on March 8, 1916 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 82.2

Family

Emanuel Amariah Walters b. January 30, 1833, d. December 4, 1916
Marriage*She married Emanuel Amariah Walters, son of Martin Phillip Walters and Mary Ann Pharis, on April 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1051] Tommy Webster (e-mail address), New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co., TN.

Stanton Edgar "Stan" Hayes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 10, 1877, d. June 18, 1954
FatherSamuel Johnson "Sam" Hayes4,6 b. February 21, 1847, d. July 6, 1921
MotherJoanna Aldredge4,6 b. March 26, 1854, d. October 30, 1922
     Stanton Edgar "Stan" Hayes was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, 11 Mount Hope Road, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana.2 His Social Security Number was 313-20-6954.7 He was born on June 10, 1877 at Poages Mill, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5,6,7 He married Lizena Ollie Walters, daughter of Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters and Mary Riley Poff, on September 8, 1901 at Miami Co., Indiana.8,9 Stanton Edgar "Stan" Hayes died on June 18, 1954 at Perdido Beach, Baldwin Co., Alabama, at age 77.3,10 He Stanton Edgar Hayes, a resident of Perdido Beach for the past three months, died June 18 at the age of 78. Mr. Hayes, brother of George Hayes, Perdido Beach, was born in Roanoke County, Virginia, where he lived until he moved to Peru, Indiana, his home for the past 55 years. About three years ago he retired from his work as a painter, contractor and interior decorator. He had been spending his winters in Baldwin County. His body was sent back to Peru, Indiana, for funeral services and interment on Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizene C. Hayes; Perdido Beach; a son, William E., Peru, Indiana; three brothers, William, Chicago, Charles, Indianapolis, and George, Perdido Beach; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Newman, Roanoke, Virginia, Mrs. Lucy Kreg, Muncie, Indiana, and Mrs. Callie Powell, Peru, Indiana, and four grandchildren. Four brothers, one sister, and his son, Noah, preceded him in death. on June 24, 1954.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 179, District 129, Ward 3, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana11
1920Dwelling 181, District 165, Ward 6, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana12
1930Dwelling 321, District 23, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana13
1940Dwelling 255, District 52-27, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana14
1950Dwelling 149, District 52-32, Peru, Miami Co., Indiana15

Occupation

1910Wabash Railroad switchman11
1920Second hand merchant12
1930House carpenter13
1940Carpenter14

Family

Lizena Ollie Walters b. November 23, 1879, d. January 14, 1974
Marriage*Stanton Edgar "Stan" Hayes married Lizena Ollie Walters, daughter of Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters and Mary Riley Poff, on September 8, 1901 at Miami Co., Indiana.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S4704] Mount Hope Cemetery, Miami Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S14336] Onlooker, The, From the Stanton Edgar Hayes obituary in the Jun 24, 1954 edition.
  4. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  9. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Lizena Ollie Hayes obituary in the Jan 15, 1974 edition.
  10. [S649] Record Services Division State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  17. [S2470] Pharos-Tribune, From the William E. Hayes obituary in the Feb 11, 1981 edition.
  18. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Lizena Ollie Walters1,2,3,4

F, b. November 23, 1879, d. January 14, 1974
FatherJoseph Amariah "Joe" Walters2,1,3,4 b. February, 1857, d. January 14, 1944
MotherMary Riley Poff2,1,3,4 b. August 8, 1863, d. January 16, 1940
     Lizena Ollie Walters was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, 11 Mount Hope Road, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana.5,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 306-70-5010.6 She was born on November 23, 1879 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Nov 22, 1879.6,3,4 She married Stanton Edgar "Stan" Hayes, son of Samuel Johnson "Sam" Hayes and Joanna Aldredge, on September 8, 1901 at Miami Co., Indiana.7,4 As of September 8, 1901,her married name was Hayes.7 Lizena Ollie Walters died on January 14, 1974 at Peru, Miami Co., Indiana, at age 94.3 She Funeral services for Mrs. Lizena "Ollie" Hayes, 94, 385 Blair Pike, will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Hayes died at 5:15 a.m. Monday in Miller's Manor Nursing Home following a four-year illness. Born Nov. 23, 1879 in Copper Hill, Va., she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary R. (Poff) Walters. She was married to Stanton E. Hayes in 1901 and he died in 1954. Surviving are a son, William Hayes of Peru, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. on January 15, 1974.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 349, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 180, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 179, District 129, Ward 3, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana9
1920Dwelling 181, District 165, Ward 6, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana10
1930Dwelling 321, District 23, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana11
1940Dwelling 255, District 52-27, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana12
1950Dwelling 149, District 52-32, Peru, Miami Co., Indiana13

Family

Stanton Edgar "Stan" Hayes b. June 10, 1877, d. June 18, 1954
Marriage*Lizena Ollie Walters married Stanton Edgar "Stan" Hayes, son of Samuel Johnson "Sam" Hayes and Joanna Aldredge, on September 8, 1901 at Miami Co., Indiana.7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Lizena Ollie Hayes obituary in the Jan 15, 1974 edition.
  5. [S4704] Mount Hope Cemetery, Miami Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S14336] Onlooker, The, From the Stanton Edgar Hayes obituary in the Jun 24, 1954 edition.
  15. [S2470] Pharos-Tribune, From the William E. Hayes obituary in the Feb 11, 1981 edition.
  16. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

James Noah Walters1,2,3,4

M, b. July 27, 1881, d. April 6, 1960
FatherJoseph Amariah "Joe" Walters1,5,3 b. February, 1857, d. January 14, 1944
MotherMary Riley Poff1,5,3,6 b. August 8, 1863, d. January 16, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 308-07-3157.7 James Noah Walters was buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.8,3 He was born on July 27, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,3,7,4 He married Mary A. Burkhart on June 15, 1910 at Huntington Co., Indiana.5,9 James Noah Walters died on April 6, 1960 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 78.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 180, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 243, District 113, Ward 3, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana11
1930Dwelling 270, District 7, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana12
1940Dwelling 121, District 35-8, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1930Cabinet factory worker12
1940Furniture factory woodworker13

Family

Mary A. Burkhart b. March 9, 1885, d. July 16, 1977
Marriage*James Noah Walters married Mary A. Burkhart on June 15, 1910 at Huntington Co., Indiana.5,9 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Eva F. Walters obituary in the Dec 6, 1932 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S3982] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frances Letitia "Fanny" Walters1,2

F, b. May 11, 1885, d. September 20, 1934
FatherJoseph Amariah "Joe" Walters3,1,2 b. February, 1857, d. January 14, 1944
MotherMary Riley Poff3,4,1,2 b. August 8, 1863, d. January 16, 1940
     Frances Letitia "Fanny" Walters was buried at Reyburn Cemetery, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana.1,5 She was born on May 11, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of November 5, 1914,her married name was Tillett.2 She married Frank Albert Tillett on November 5, 1914 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,6,7 Frances Letitia "Fanny" Walters died on September 20, 1934 at Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana, at age 49.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 180, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 183, District 129, Ward 3, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 388, District 20, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1910Dress maker4

Family

Frank Albert Tillett b. May 15, 1884, d. September 12, 1953
Marriage*Frances Letitia "Fanny" Walters married Frank Albert Tillett on November 5, 1914 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S14337] Reyburn Cemetery, Miami Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  7. [S2470] Pharos-Tribune, From the Frank A. Tillett obituary in the Sep 12, 1953 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James A. Poff1

M, b. circa 1845
FatherFleming Henry Poff2,1 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherBarbara Ellen Furrow2,1 b. circa 1820, d. circa 1865
     James A. Poff was born circa 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 264, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 482, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Joanna Aldredge1,2,3

F, b. March 26, 1854, d. October 30, 1922
FatherWilliam M. Aldredge2,1,3 b. October 8, 1826, d. July 16, 1914
MotherLucy Ann Aldredge1,2,3 b. March 6, 1831, d. August 3, 1889
     Joanna Aldredge was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Miami Co., Indiana.2 She was born on March 26, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Samuel Johnson "Sam" Hayes on December 1, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of December 1, 1870,her married name was Hayes. Joanna Aldredge died on October 30, 1922 at Miami Co., Indiana, at age 68.2

Family

Samuel Johnson "Sam" Hayes b. February 21, 1847, d. July 6, 1921
Marriage*She married Samuel Johnson "Sam" Hayes on December 1, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S804] Nancy Unknown, "Walters Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 2, 2002 and Jul 7, 2002.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  5. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

Adam Henry Poff1,2,3

M, b. February 1, 1848, d. August 18, 1922
FatherFleming Henry Poff4,1 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherBarbara Ellen Furrow4,1 b. circa 1820, d. circa 1865
     Adam Henry Poff was buried at Wassum Cemetery, Atkins, Smyth Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 1, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1849.5,3 He married Fannie S. Jones on December 1, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6 Adam Henry Poff married Eliza Jane Turner in 1913.7,3 Adam Henry Poff died on August 18, 1922 at Groseclose, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 264, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 482, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 116, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 66, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 100, District 86, Olympia, Smyth Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 12, District 90, Olympia, Smyth Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 12, District 90, Olympia, Smyth Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1870Farmer8
1880Sawmill worker2
1900Justice of the Peace5
1910General store merchant9
1920Farmer7

Family 1

Fannie S. Jones b. June 30, 1840, d. June 30, 1912
Marriage*Adam Henry Poff married Fannie S. Jones on December 1, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

Eliza Jane Turner b. March 15, 1849, d. March 9, 1924
Marriage*Adam Henry Poff married Eliza Jane Turner in 1913.7,3 

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Harriett C. Poff1

F, b. circa November, 1849
FatherFleming Henry Poff2,1 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherBarbara Ellen Furrow2,1 b. circa 1820, d. circa 1865
     Harriett C. Poff was born circa November, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 264, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 482, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff1,2,3

F, b. April 5, 1856, d. January 28, 1933
FatherFleming Henry Poff1,4,2,3 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherBarbara Ellen Furrow1,4,3 b. circa 1820, d. circa 1865
     Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.5 She was born on April 5, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 She married John D. Holland, son of William Reily Holland/Hollins and Mary Jane Moore, on December 21, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of December 21, 1875,her married name was Holland. Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff died on January 28, 1933 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas, at age 76.7,8,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 482, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 166, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 463, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 307, District 132, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 85, District 150, Valley, Washington Co., Arkansas12
1920Dwelling 40, District 109, Ouachita, Polk Co., ArkansasEnumerated in the household of her son Noah13
1930Dwelling 81, District 17, Ouachita, Polk Co., ArkansasEnumerated in the household of her son Noah14

Family

John D. Holland b. June, 1848, d. May 23, 1914
Marriage*Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff married John D. Holland, son of William Reily Holland/Hollins and Mary Jane Moore, on December 21, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5076] Concord Cemetery, Polk Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  18. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Sarah B. Poff1

F, b. before July 2, 1860, d. 1860
FatherFleming Henry Poff1 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherBarbara Ellen Furrow1 b. circa 1820, d. circa 1865
     Sarah B. Poff died in 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born before July 2, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Fannie S. Jones1,2,3

F, b. June 30, 1840, d. June 30, 1912
     Fannie S. Jones was buried at Wassum Cemetery, Atkins, Smyth Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 30, 1840 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3 She married Adam Henry Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Barbara Ellen Furrow, on December 1, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of December 1, 1868,her married name was Poff. Fannie S. Jones died on June 30, 1912 at Atkins, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 72.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 116, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 66, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 100, District 86, Olympia, Smyth Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 12, District 90, Olympia, Smyth Co., Virginia2

Family

Adam Henry Poff b. February 1, 1848, d. August 18, 1922
Marriage*Fannie S. Jones married Adam Henry Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Barbara Ellen Furrow, on December 1, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

John D. Holland1,2

M, b. June, 1848, d. May 23, 1914
FatherWilliam Reily Holland/Hollins1 b. circa 1823, d. September 14, 1897
MotherMary Jane Moore1 b. September 6, 1826, d. January 15, 1917
     John D. Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.3 He was born in June, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff, daughter of Fleming Henry Poff and Barbara Ellen Furrow, on December 21, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 John D. Holland died on May 23, 1914 at Polk Co., Arkansas, at age 65.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 463, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 307, District 132, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 85, District 150, Valley, Washington Co., Arkansas8

Occupation

1880Farm laborer6
1900Farmer4

Family

Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff b. April 5, 1856, d. January 28, 1933
Marriage*John D. Holland married Lillie/Lilly Ann Poff, daughter of Fleming Henry Poff and Barbara Ellen Furrow, on December 21, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
  3. [S5076] Concord Cemetery, Polk Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.
  10. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  13. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Henry Leonard Holland1

M, b. January 16, 1876, d. February 19, 1939
FatherJohn D. Holland2,3,4 b. June, 1848, d. May 23, 1914
MotherLillie/Lilly Ann Poff3,2,4 b. April 5, 1856, d. January 28, 1933
     Henry Leonard Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.5 He was born on January 16, 1876 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Lucy Jane Kennett, daughter of Robert L. Kennett and Emmaline/Emelene Mills, on January 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 Henry Leonard Holland died on February 19, 1939 at Polk Co., Arkansas, at age 63.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 463, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 307, District 132, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 233, District 144, Prairie Grove Township, Washington Co., Arkansas8
1920Dwelling 12, District 109, Ouachita, Polk Co., Arkansas9
1930Dwelling 120, District 17, Ouachita, Polk Co., Arkansas10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Farmer8
1920Farm manager9
1930Farmer10

Family

Lucy Jane Kennett b. July 11, 1883, d. March 10, 1941
Marriage*Henry Leonard Holland married Lucy Jane Kennett, daughter of Robert L. Kennett and Emmaline/Emelene Mills, on January 15, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5076] Concord Cemetery, Polk Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  7. [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S10906] Beasley-Wood Funeral Home, online www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com, From the Orel K. Holland obituary.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S10326] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917.
  14. [S1823] Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO), From the Hoover Leonard Holland obituary in the Dec 10, 2006 edition.

Ida Rosa Lee "Rosalie" Holland1,2

F, b. February 28, 1879, d. July 15, 1924
FatherJohn D. Holland1,2 b. June, 1848, d. May 23, 1914
MotherLillie/Lilly Ann Poff1,2 b. April 5, 1856, d. January 28, 1933
     Ida Rosa Lee "Rosalie" Holland was buried at Franks Cemetery, Franks, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma.3 She was born on February 28, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 As of September 20, 1896,her married name was Martin.2 She married Matthew Isaac Martin on September 20, 1896 at Wythe Co., Virginia.2 Ida Rosa Lee "Rosalie" Holland died on July 15, 1924 at Oklahoma at age 45.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 463, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 231, District 144, Prairie Grove Township, Washington Co., Arkansas5
1920Dwelling 79, District 3, Ash Flat, Coal Co., Oklahoma6

Family

Matthew Isaac Martin b. March 2, 1872, d. January 18, 1938
Marriage*Ida Rosa Lee "Rosalie" Holland married Matthew Isaac Martin on September 20, 1896 at Wythe Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S14350] Franks Cemetery, Pontotoc Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Fleming "Flem" Holland1,2,3,4

M, b. January 13, 1883, d. October 19, 1947
FatherJohn D. Holland5,6,7,4 b. June, 1848, d. May 23, 1914
MotherLillie/Lilly Ann Poff5,6,7,4 b. April 5, 1856, d. January 28, 1933
     John Fleming "Flem" Holland was buried at Concord Cemetery, Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas.3,4 He was born on January 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card lists a birth date of Jan 13, 1886 and his death certificate has 1884.5,2,3,4 He married Essie M. Embry circa 1919.1,8 John Fleming "Flem" Holland died on October 19, 1947 at Ink, Polk Co., Arkansas, at age 64.9,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 307, District 132, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 85, District 150, Valley, Washington Co., Arkansas7
1930Dwelling 82, District 17, Ouachita, Polk Co., Arkansas1
1940Dwelling 8, District 57-18, Ouachita, Polk Co., Arkansas11

Occupation

1910Farm laborer7
1930Farmer1
1940Farmer11

Family

Essie M. Embry b. July 23, 1890, d. April 5, 1951
Marriage*John Fleming "Flem" Holland married Essie M. Embry circa 1919.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S5076] Concord Cemetery, Polk Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.
  5. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2936] Tributes.com, online http://www.tributes.com/, From the Ralph V. Holland obituary.
  9. [S869] Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hettie Florence Holland1,2

F, b. November 8, 1881, d. April 23, 1916
FatherJohn D. Holland3,2 b. June, 1848, d. May 23, 1914
MotherLillie/Lilly Ann Poff3,2 b. April 5, 1856, d. January 28, 1933
     Hettie Florence Holland was buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma.4 She was born on November 8, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of January 16, 1904,her married name was Willard.2 She married Albert Richard Willard on January 16, 1904 at Wythe Co., Virginia.2 As of August 20, 1907,her married name was Davis.5 Hettie Florence Holland married George W. Davis on August 20, 1907 at Carter Co., Oklahoma.5 Hettie Florence Holland died on April 23, 1916 at Ada, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma, at age 34.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 307, District 132, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 11, District 252, Chickasaw, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma7

Family 1

Albert Richard Willard b. November 25, 1856, d. December 21, 1945
Marriage*Hettie Florence Holland married Albert Richard Willard on January 16, 1904 at Wythe Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

George W. Davis b. October 22, 1886, d. October 22, 1926
Marriage*Hettie Florence Holland married George W. Davis on August 20, 1907 at Carter Co., Oklahoma.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3542] Rosedale Cemetery, Pontotoc Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S14365] Criswell Funeral Home, online criswellfh.com, From the Mabel Gladys Allred obituary.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Lillie Frances Poff1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955
FatherJacob Henry Poff4,1,5,6 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff1,4,5,6,2,7 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     Lillie Frances Poff was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2,3 She was born on December 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Sunset Cemetery listing and death certificate have a birth date of Mar 19, 1878.8,6,2 She married Howard Dillard Lawrence, son of Isaac Benjamin Lawrence and Nancy Board, on May 21, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9 As of May 21, 1892,her married name was Lawrence. Lillie Frances Poff died on October 6, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.8,2,3 She CHRISTIANSBURG, Oct. 6 - Mrs. Lillie Frances Lawrence, 77, died at the home of daughter, Mrs. George Prillaman, here today. Also surviving are another daughter, Miss Lena L. Lawrence, Christiansburg; two sons, Henry I. Lawrence, Cambria, and Lemuel H. Lawrence, Galax; three sisters, Mrs. Ella King, Roanoke, Mrs. Guy Hundley, Copper Hill; Mrs. Lindsey Bell, Radford; four brothers, William F., Raze L. and Alvin J. Poff, all of Copper Hill, and Clayton H. Poff, Thompsontown, Pa. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery here. on October 7, 1955.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 462, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 223, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 517, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 40, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 65, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Family

Howard Dillard Lawrence b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938
Marriage*Lillie Frances Poff married Howard Dillard Lawrence, son of Isaac Benjamin Lawrence and Nancy Board, on May 21, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Frances Lawrence obituary in the Oct 7, 1955 edition.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Margaret Poff obituary in the Mar 9, 1952 edition.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard D. Lawrence obituary in the Aug 28, 1938 edition.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Minnie Ella Poff1,2

F, b. February 11, 1882, d. February 10, 1958
FatherJacob Henry Poff3,1,4,2,5 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff3,1,4,6,2,7,5 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     Minnie Ella Poff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,2 She was born on February 11, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,5 She married Lymond B. "Lyman" King, son of Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King and Druscilla G. Hendricks, on December 31, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10 As of December 31, 1903,her married name was King. Minnie Ella Poff died on February 10, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.8,2,9 She Mrs. Ella Poff King 75, of Rt. 5 Roanoke, died Monday morning. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. L. C. Prillaman and Mrs L. W. Janney, Roanoke; four brothers and two sisters; Clayton Poff, Thompsontown, Pa; W. F. Poff, R. L. Poff and A. J. Poff, Check; Mrs. G. W. Hundley, Copper Hill; Mrs. Lindsay Bell, Radford; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Interment was in Cedar Lawn. on February 13, 1958.8

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 37, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 53, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with her two children in the household of her uncle William Isaac Poff12
1920Dwelling 153, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 75, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia14
1940Dwelling 125, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Overall factory seamstress14
1940Farmer6

Family

Lymond B. "Lyman" King b. February 22, 1882, d. January 8, 1910
Marriage*Minnie Ella Poff married Lymond B. "Lyman" King, son of Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" King and Druscilla G. Hendricks, on December 31, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Margaret Poff obituary in the Mar 9, 1952 edition.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ella Poff King obituary in the Feb 13, 1958 edition.
  9. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  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. [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.

Edith Pearl Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. March 9, 1925, d. November 18, 2008
FatherWilliam Fleming "Willie" Poff1,5,3,6 b. March 1, 1884, d. September 13, 1970
MotherHoover Jane King1,5,3 b. March 25, 1886, d. January 10, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6152.7 Edith Pearl Poff was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on March 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,8,4 As of August 9, 1941,her married name was Thomas.9 She married Herbert Emmett Thomas on August 9, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,2,9,4,11 Edith Pearl Poff died on November 18, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,11,7,4 She Edith Pearl Poff Thomas, 83, of Floyd, Va., passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Emmett Thomas. She is survived by a son, Douglas and Ruth Thomas, of Chilhowie; a daughter, Carole and Robert Spencer, of Blacksburg; two granddaughters, Kristina and Joseph Mueller, of Midlothian, Va., and Diana Thomas, of Ruther Glen, Va; several nieces and nephews; one sister, Augustine Walton, of Silver Springs, Md; one sister-in-law, Hilda Poff, of Copper Hill; and close friends, Isaac Holden, Gail Hoback, and Geoff Goodale. Graveside funeral service will be held at the Radford Cemetery. on November 20, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 104, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 129, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Herbert Emmett Thomas b. July 8, 1918, d. October 21, 1998
Marriage*Edith Pearl Poff married Herbert Emmett Thomas on August 9, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,2,9,4,11 
Children
  • Douglas Emmett Thomas1,10,2,9
  • Nina Carole Thomas1,2,9

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Pearl Poff Thomas obituary in the Nov 20, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the William Fleming Poff obituary in the Sep 14, 1970 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Emmett Thomas obituary in the Oct 22, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Ira Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
FatherJacob Henry Poff1,5,6,3 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff1,5,6,3 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     James Ira Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on July 25, 1889 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6,7,4 He married Lucy Gay King, daughter of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on September 1, 1907 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,1,10 James Ira Poff died on June 8, 1924 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 34.1,2,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 37, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 96, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 296, District 58, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farm laborer12
1920Farmer13

Family

Lucy Gay King b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
Marriage*James Ira Poff married Lucy Gay King, daughter of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on September 1, 1907 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,1,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Lucy Gay King Poff obituary in the Mar 22, 1989 edition.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the James Otha Poff obituary in the Nov 16, 1983 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Esther Poff Davis obituary in the Mar 5, 1993 edition.
  19. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Luyn H. Poff obituary in the Jun 6, 1986 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 25, 1893, d. June 6, 1974
FatherJacob Henry Poff2,3,7,8,9,5 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff2,3,7,8,9,5,10 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-2030.11 Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT U.S. Army WWI."12,13,5,14 He was born on September 25, 1893 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 27, 1893, his WWII card has Sep 21, 1894, and his death certificate and gravestone have Sep 23, 1893.11,2,4,9,5,6,14 He married Mary Pauline Aldridge, daughter of Pinkney B. Aldridge and Hannah Catherine "Cassie" Hylton, on December 13, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,12,15,3,13,5,14 Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff died on June 6, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.12,13,5,14 He Ras L. Poff, age 80, died in a Roanoke hospital Thursday morning, June 6, 1974. He was a retired lumber dealer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Aldridge Poff, Check; two sons, Ralph Poff, Salem, Joe Poff, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Hundley, Copper Hill, Mrs. Mary Bell, Christiansburg; one brother, Clayton Poff, Christiansburg; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on June 13, 1974.13

Census Records

1900Dwelling 37, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 43, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of Hay Mason16
1930Dwelling 155, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 127, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1920Rural route mail carrier16
1930Lumber hauling truck driver17
1940Farmer18

Family

Mary Pauline Aldridge b. October 12, 1899, d. May 14, 1979
Marriage*Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff married Mary Pauline Aldridge, daughter of Pinkney B. Aldridge and Hannah Catherine "Cassie" Hylton, on December 13, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,12,15,3,13,5,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S158] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 12, Will of Ras Layayette Poff.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [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
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Margaret Poff obituary in the Mar 9, 1952 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ras L. Poff obituary in the Jun 13, 1974 edition.
  14. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Aldridge Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  16. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Henry Poff, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2018 edition.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 16, 1896, d. March 8, 1971
FatherJacob Henry Poff8,9,10,11,12,3,5 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff8,9,10,11,12,3,13,5 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-2030.14 Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PVT. Co. H. 161 Inf. WWI."1,2,3,4,7 He was born on November 16, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,1,15,12,3,4,6,7,16,17 He married Eva Irene Peters, daughter of Samuel Evans Peters and Della Mae Underwood, on December 20, 1930 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,18,2,3,4,5 Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff died on March 8, 1971 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,2,3,4,7,16 He Alvin J. "Slats" Poff, 74, died Monday, March 8, 1971, at his home in Check. Surviving are his wife, Irene Peters Poff; a daughter, Mrs. Menis Reed, Check; a son, S. Jake Poff, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Guy Hundley, Copper Hill, Mrs. Mary Bell, Christiansburg; two brothers, Ras Poff, Check, Clayton Poff, Thompsontown, Penn. Burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on March 11, 1971.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 37, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 153, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 106, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 156, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia19

Occupation

1920Farm laborer10
1930Lumber hauling contractor11
1940Farmer19

Family

Eva Irene Peters b. July 14, 1910, d. December 7, 2005
Marriage*Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff married Eva Irene Peters, daughter of Samuel Evans Peters and Della Mae Underwood, on December 20, 1930 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.1,18,2,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Alvin J. Poff obituary in the Mar 11, 1971 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  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. [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
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Margaret Poff obituary in the Mar 9, 1952 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  16. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  17. [S13933] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Department of Military Affairs Records, 1876-1947.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Peters Poff obituary in the Dec 9, 2005 edition.
  19. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vest-Poff wedding announcement in a local paper.
  21. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  22. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  23. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  24. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  25. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clayton Henry Poff1,2,3

M, b. February 2, 1898, d. July 4, 1976
FatherJacob Henry Poff4,5,2,3 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff4,5,2,6,3 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     Clayton Henry Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,2,9 He was born on February 2, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWII draft card and delayed birth certificate have a birth year of 1899.7,1,2,9,10,3 He married Helen I. Spicher circa 1918.11,12,2,13 Clayton Henry Poff died on July 4, 1976 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.7,8,2,9 He Clayton H. Poff, age 78, of Christiansburg, died in a Shawsville Nursing Home Sunday, July 4, 1976. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mary Poff Bell, Christiansburg; also several nieces and nephews. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on July 8, 1976.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 37, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 265, District 99, Ward 10, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania14
1930Dwelling 134, District 6, Duncannon, Perry Co., Pennsylvania11
1940Dwelling 181, District 34-2, Delaware, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania15

Occupation

1920Steam railroad brakeman14
1930Steam railroad brakeman11
1940Railroad brakeman15

Family

Helen I. Spicher b. August 6, 1899, d. August 3, 1967
Marriage*Clayton Henry Poff married Helen I. Spicher circa 1918.11,12,2,13 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Margaret Poff obituary in the Mar 9, 1952 edition.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Clayton H. Poff obituary in the Jul 8, 1976 edition.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [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.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Fred C. Poff death certificate.
  13. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S14382] Duncannon Record, From the Fred C. Poff obituary in the Feb 21, 1958 edition.

Mary Ellen Poff1,2

F, b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
FatherJacob Henry Poff2,3,4,5 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff2,3,4,5 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-8368.6 Mary Ellen Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,8,9 She was born on June 29, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,5,8 She married Lindsey Alfred Bell, son of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on May 4, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,10 As of May 4, 1922,her married name was Bell. Mary Ellen Poff died on February 17, 1987 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,5,8,9 She Mary Poff Bell, age 81, died at her home Tuesday morning. Surviving are four daughters, Linda B. Palmer, Mary Frances Brammer, and Barbara B. Capozzi, all of Christiansburg; Ileta B. Scott, of Salem; three sons, Waitman Bell, Dublin; Benjamin H. Bell and George L. Bell, both of Christiansburg; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on February 19, 1987.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 153, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 413, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 186, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 176, District 61-8, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1950Overall factory worker13

Family

Lindsey Alfred Bell b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
Marriage*Mary Ellen Poff married Lindsey Alfred Bell, son of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on May 4, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Bell obituary in the Feb 19, 1987 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lindsey A. Bell obituary in the Aug 9, 1962 edition.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Lewis Bell obituary in the Jul 23, 2004 edition.