Jo Ann Ragan Topper1,2

F, b. February 18, 1925, d. January 2, 1978
FatherJohn Joseph Topper3 b. January 22, 1893, d. February 24, 1958
MotherMary Ragan3 b. September 15, 1898, d. January 15, 1965
     Jo Ann Ragan Topper was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2,3 She RICHMOND - Jo Ann Topper Poff, wife of Virginia Supreme Court Justice Richard Poff, died Monday afternnon at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. Mrs. Poff, 52, formerly of Christiansburg, had been in critical condition in the hospital's intensive care unit since she was admitted Friday after suffering a stroke, a hospital spokesman said. Justice Poff was released last Wednesday from Chippenham Hospital in nearby Chesterfield County, where he had been hospitalized after a heart attack about two weeks ago. During the nearly 20 years her husband served in Congress from Virginia's 6th District, Mrs. Poff stayed out of the political limelight and raised her three children. During the justice's congressional tenure, Mrs. Poff maintained homes in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County. The family now lives in Midlothian. She and Poff were high school sweethearts who met during a school play. They were married after she graduated from Radford College. Mrs. Poff is survived by her husband; a daughter, Rebecca Marshall, Springfield; two sons, Thomas R. and Richard H. Poff, both of Midlothian, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at noon Thursday at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and the burial will be in Sunset Cemetery.2 She was born on February 18, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 She married Justice Richard Harding "Dick" Poff Sr., son of Beecher David Poff Sr. and Irene Nunley, on June 24, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,3,6 As of June 24, 1945,her married name was Poff.1 Jo Ann Ragan Topper died on January 2, 1978 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 52.4,2,3

Family

Justice Richard Harding "Dick" Poff Sr. b. October 19, 1923, d. June 27, 2011
Marriage*She married Justice Richard Harding "Dick" Poff Sr., son of Beecher David Poff Sr. and Irene Nunley, on June 24, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jo Ann Topper Poff obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard H. Poff obituary in the Jul 3, 2011 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sherman Riley Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 26, 1901, d. June 3, 1992
FatherJames Samuel A. Poff6,7,8,2,3,5 b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
MotherLucy Mahala Manning6,7,2,3,5 b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2217.9 Sherman Riley Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10,3 He was born on April 26, 1901 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,2,3,4,5 He married Lizzie Pearl Johnson on May 5, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,11,10,2,3 Sherman Riley Poff died on June 3, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.9,1,10,3 He Sherman Riley Poff, age 91, of Roanoke, died Wednesday at his residence. He was retired from J.M. Turner Construction Company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson Poff; four sons, Walter S. Poff of Carrollton, Texas; Douglas S. Poff of Botetourt; Curtis R. Poff of Salem; Ira L. Poff of Roanoke; two daughters, Muzetta P. Ramsey, Eileen P. Board, both of Roanoke; one brother, Noah C. Poff of Salem; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 6, 1992.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 276, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 297, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 15, District 120-7, Roanoke, Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930House carpenter12
1940Carpenter13
1950Carpenter14

Family

Lizzie Pearl Johnson b. June 30, 1908, d. March 18, 1999
Marriage*Sherman Riley Poff married Lizzie Pearl Johnson on May 5, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,11,10,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman R. Poff obitutary in the Jun 6, 1992 edition.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Samuel Poff obituary in the Dec 31, 1960 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lizzie Johnson Poff obitutary in the Mar 20, 1999 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis Riley Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 2013 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eileen Poff Board obituary in the Aug 9, 2021 edition.
  18. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Muzetta Poff Ramsey obituary.
  19. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/

Noah Curtis Poff1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1903, d. June 20, 1994
FatherJames Samuel A. Poff4,5,6,1,2 b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
MotherLucy Mahala Manning4,5,1,2 b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 719-07-6058.7 Noah Curtis Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 7, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,3 He married Bessie Myrtle Hale on December 31, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1 Noah Curtis Poff died on June 20, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.7,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 228, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 172, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 260, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5
1930Steam railroad shop machinist helper8
1940Railroad shop pipe fitter helper9
1950Railraod pipe fitter helper10

Family

Bessie Myrtle Hale b. December 31, 1905, d. November 8, 1980
Marriage*Noah Curtis Poff married Bessie Myrtle Hale on December 31, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [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.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Samuel Poff obituary in the Dec 31, 1960 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/

William Ira Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 16, 1906, d. May 11, 1967
FatherJames Samuel A. Poff1,2,8,4,5,6 b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
MotherLucy Mahala Manning1,2,4,5,6 b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-3465.9 William Ira Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on February 16, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,4,5,7 He married Lois Margaret Creasy on June 7, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,10,6 William Ira Poff died on May 11, 1967 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 61.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 99, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Truck driver11

Family

Lois Margaret Creasy b. September 10, 1908, d. April 27, 2004
Marriage*William Ira Poff married Lois Margaret Creasy on June 7, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,10,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2270] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Spotsylvania Co. VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=281&GRid=62640783&CRid=52346&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [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.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Samuel Poff obituary in the Dec 31, 1960 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Lois Creasy Poff obituary in the Apr 30, 2004 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Sandra Poff McAllister obituary in the Jul 2, 2016 edition.

Hannah Scott1,2

F, b. circa 1827, d. October 25, 1853
FatherIsaac Scott3,2
MotherPolly Unknown3,2
     Hannah Scott was born circa 1827 at Giles Co., Virginia.4,2 She married William York "Yorkie" Elmore, son of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on January 30, 1844 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 As of January 30, 1844,her married name was Elmore.1 Hannah Scott died on October 25, 1853 at Craig Co., Virginia; Died from measles.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 21, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia4

Family

William York "Yorkie" Elmore b. December, 1818
Marriage*Hannah Scott married William York "Yorkie" Elmore, son of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on January 30, 1844 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

James Ralph Poff Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 29, 1918, d. July 28, 1973
FatherJames Samuel A. Poff2,3,8,9,4,7 b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
MotherLucy Mahala Manning2,3,9,4,7 b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 227-36-2873.10 James Ralph Poff Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on March 29, 1918 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6,7 He married Hettie Virginia Craighead, daughter of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on July 20, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,11 James Ralph Poff Sr. died on July 28, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 5, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 166, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 30, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Farm hand9
1950Lock factory worker12

Family

Hettie Virginia Craighead b. January 25, 1922, d. July 18, 2004
Marriage*James Ralph Poff Sr. married Hettie Virginia Craighead, daughter of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on July 20, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Craighead Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [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.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Samuel Poff obituary in the Dec 31, 1960 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rita Jean Stump obituary in the Mar 23, 2009 edition.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the James Ralph Poff obituary.

Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham1,2,3,4

F, b. December 20, 1882, d. February 7, 1972
FatherWilliam Alexander Graham3 b. October 21, 1855, d. January 6, 1886
MotherHenrietta Spangler3 b. October 27, 1861, d. May 25, 1917
     Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She was born on December 20, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 She married Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on February 1, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 As of February 1, 1912,her married name was Poff. Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham died on February 7, 1972 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 89.6,5,4 She Dolly Graham Poff, 89, formerly of Montgomery County, died Monday at the home of a son, George C. Poff, Orlando, Fla. She was the widow of D. H. Poff. Surviving are another son, James C. Poff Sr., Blacksburg; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Dailey, Richlands, Mrs. Lucy Groom, Orlando, Mrs. John E. Williams Sr., Christiansburg, Mrs. Ora Albert, McCoy. Richardson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. on February 8, 1972.4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 157, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 88, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 115, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 109, District 59-31, Longwood, Seminole Co., Florida11

Family

Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff b. July 5, 1884, d. January 28, 1958
Marriage*Zelotes Elorna "Dolly" Graham married Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on February 1, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her husband's WWI Draft Registration card.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Dolly Graham Poff obituary in the Feb 8, 1972 edition.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cabble Poff obitutary in the Nov 16, 1995 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S9443] Orlando Evening Star, From the Daniel Hartwell Poff obituary in the Jan 30, 1958 edition.

Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge1,2

F, b. February 18, 1882, d. June 11, 1963
FatherWiley W. Hodge1,2,3 b. April 23, 1858, d. April 13, 1946
MotherMartha S. Howell1,2,3 b. circa 1853, d. June 22, 1928
     Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on February 18, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Charles William "Charlie" Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on September 5, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of September 5, 1900,her married name was Poff. Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge died on June 11, 1963 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 102, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 172, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 42, District 32-6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Charles William "Charlie" Poff b. February 24, 1873, d. June 28, 1941
Marriage*Lausa Ann "Louisa" Hodge married Charles William "Charlie" Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on September 5, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thomas Edgar Poff death record.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S7158] Pioneer Press, From the Lillian Ries obituary in the Aug 30, 2015 edition.

William Alexander Graham1

M, b. October 21, 1855, d. January 6, 1886
FatherPerry Comodor Graham2 b. April 2, 1812, d. April 2, 1869
MotherSarah Lee Reynolds2 b. July 1, 1825, d. January 1, 1854
     William Alexander Graham was born on October 21, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Henrietta Spangler, daughter of Isaac Spangler and Henrietta Creasy, on March 29, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 William Alexander Graham died on January 6, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 30.

Family

Henrietta Spangler b. October 27, 1861, d. May 25, 1917
Marriage*He married Henrietta Spangler, daughter of Isaac Spangler and Henrietta Creasy, on March 29, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Henrietta Spangler1,2

F, b. October 27, 1861, d. May 25, 1917
FatherIsaac Spangler2 b. 1829, d. 1862
MotherHenrietta Creasy2 b. circa 1836, d. after April, 1910
     Henrietta Spangler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on October 27, 1861 at Virginia; The Tombstones of Floyd Co. Book has a birth date of Oct 27, 1862.4,3,1 She married William Alexander Graham, son of Perry Comodor Graham and Sarah Lee Reynolds, on March 29, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 As of March 29, 1877,her married name was Graham. Henrietta Spangler died on May 25, 1917 at age 55.4,3,1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

William Alexander Graham b. October 21, 1855, d. January 6, 1886
Marriage*Henrietta Spangler married William Alexander Graham, son of Perry Comodor Graham and Sarah Lee Reynolds, on March 29, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Isaac Spangler1,2

M, b. 1829, d. 1862
FatherSamuel Spangler1,2 b. January 2, 1795, d. April 26, 1875
MotherMary Catherine Hylton/Helton1,2 b. April 18, 1792, d. October 9, 1850
     Isaac Spangler SPANGLER, Isaac: Co., A, 54th Infantry. Died in confederate service per PWR, which is the only reference. Resident Floyd County.3 He was born in 1829 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Henrietta Creasy on March 9, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Isaac Spangler died in 1862.1

Family

Henrietta Creasy b. circa 1836, d. after April, 1910
Marriage*He married Henrietta Creasy on March 9, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S761] George L. Sherwood and Jeffrey C. Weaver, The Virginia Regimental Histories Series, 54th Virginia Infantry.

Henrietta Creasy1

F, b. circa 1836, d. after April, 1910
     Henrietta Creasy was born circa 1836 at Virginia.1 She married Isaac Spangler, son of Samuel Spangler and Mary Catherine Hylton/Helton, on March 9, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 9, 1858,her married name was Spangler. Henrietta Creasy died after April, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Isaac Spangler b. 1829, d. 1862
Marriage*She married Isaac Spangler, son of Samuel Spangler and Mary Catherine Hylton/Helton, on March 9, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html

Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May 1, 1883, d. June 9, 1965
FatherDaniel M. Poff5 b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
MotherLouisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson5 b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
     Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on May 1, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 8, 1881.5,4 As of November 24, 1909,her married name was Hall.6 She married William Marion "Will" Hall on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6,4 Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff died on June 9, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.4

Census Records

1890Dwelling 64, District 14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 21, District 104, Big Spring, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 348, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

William Marion "Will" Hall b. April 18, 1884
Marriage*Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff married William Marion "Will" Hall on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Everette B. Poff obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Hall Bandy obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Bradley obituary in the Jul 30, 2000 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis David Hall obituary in the Mar 18, 2003 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leona Riley obituary in the Oct 12, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Pearlie Jane Poff1,2,3

F, b. May 7, 1885, d. July 17, 1963
FatherDaniel M. Poff1 b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
MotherLouisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson1 b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
     Pearlie Jane Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 7, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on July 17, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 17, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a cousin in the house of William Nathan Poff.5

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Viola Ellen Poff1,2,3

F, b. April 9, 1889, d. December 9, 1971
FatherDaniel M. Poff2,3 b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
MotherLouisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson4,2,3 b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
     Viola Ellen Poff was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She was born on April 9, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of November 24, 1909,her married name was Helm.7 She married Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1,7,3 Viola Ellen Poff died on December 9, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.5,6,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 274, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 217, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 357, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 44, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Family

Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. b. April 11, 1889, d. 1975
Marriage*Viola Ellen Poff married Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. on November 24, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernestine Helm Epperly obituary in the Dec 8, 2005 edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wallace McKinley Helm obituary in the Jul 28, 1997 edition.
  13. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George W. Craft1,2

M, b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891
FatherBenjamin Richard Craft Sr.3 b. circa 1776, d. after June 22, 1860
MotherSarah "Sally" Spencer3 b. circa 1798, d. after June 22, 1860
     George W. Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 He was born on October 22, 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Martha "Patty" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on November 13, 1843 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 George W. Craft Joined the 11th Batallion Virginia Reserves, Company B. on April 16, 1864. He died on February 27, 1891 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 70; Died of consumption.2,3,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 34, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia5
1860Dwelling 394, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 108, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1850Laborer5
1860Shoemaker6
1870Shoemaker7
1880Farmer8

Family

Martha "Patty" Elmore b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889
Marriage*George W. Craft married Martha "Patty" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on November 13, 1843 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  3. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  10. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  11. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  12. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  13. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  16. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  17. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Joseph Jasper Poff1,2

M, b. January 19, 1883, d. April 14, 1946
FatherAsa Poff1,3,4 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning1,3,4 b. March 15, 1852, d. November 24, 1930
     Joseph Jasper Poff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He was born on January 19, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jan 19, 1882 and his death certificate has Jan 22, 1880.6,1,2,4 He married Nancy Jane Craghead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Joseph Jasper Poff died on April 14, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.5,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 73, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 8, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 201, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 85, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Grain miller9
1930Retail grocery merchant10
1940Retail merchant propriator11

Family 1

Nancy Jane Craghead b. January 2, 1887, d. March 2, 1953
Marriage*Joseph Jasper Poff married Nancy Jane Craghead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 

Family 2

Audrey Mae Conner b. June 16, 1913, d. September 3, 1948
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Walter Gordon Poff1,2,3

M, b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
FatherAsa Poff4,5,3 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning4,5,3 b. March 15, 1852, d. November 24, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 231-14-7705.6 Walter Gordon Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 He was born on November 24, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 4, 1884 and his death certificate has Nov 2, 1884.6,1,3 He married Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 Walter Gordon Poff died on February 27, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.8,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 65, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Tenant farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
Marriage*Walter Gordon Poff married Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, daughter of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sylvia Gay Poff death certificate.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Chambers marriage record.

Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. March 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1972
FatherAsa Poff2,5,6,7 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning2,5,6,7 b. March 15, 1852, d. November 24, 1930
     Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff was buried at Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on March 30, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1889.6,7 She married James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner, son of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on August 1, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of August 1, 1906,her married name was Conner. Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff died on October 12, 1972 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 86.4,7 She Minnie Poff Conner, 86, of Copper Hill died Thursday, October 12, 1972, in a Marion hospital. She was the widow of J. B. Conner. Surviving are a son, Ruben L. Conner, Copper Hill; five daughters, Mrs. Attrice Pendleton, Merrifield, Mrs. Gaye Ferguson, Nokesville, Mrs. Goldie Newman, Fairfax, Mrs. Olgia Huff, Vienna, Mrs. Rachel Micks, Brookneal; a sister, Mrs. Cora Conner, Salem; two brothers, Walter Poff, Roanoke, Arch Poff, Copper Hill. Burial in Riner Cemetery. on October 19, 1972.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 184, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 149, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 403, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 94, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner b. May 25, 1880, d. May 15, 1948
Marriage*Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff married James Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner, son of William Mitchell Conner and Sarah A. "Amanda" Poff, on August 1, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S661] Brenda Sue Smallwood (great grand-daughter), "James Burke (Burdict) Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun and Jul 2002.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Minnie Poff Conner obituary in the Oct 19, 1972 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Archie Blane Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 15, 1888, d. May 16, 1976
FatherAsa Poff1,4,5,6,3 b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
MotherNancy A. Manning1,4,5,6,3 b. March 15, 1852, d. November 24, 1930
     Archie Blane Poff was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-32-2855.8 He was born on April 15, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Apr 16, 1888.8,7,9,6,3 He married Esther Trelainie Bartlett, daughter of George Riley Bartlett and Nancy Rachel King, on July 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,10,3 Archie Blane Poff died on May 16, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.7,2,3 He Copper Hill - Archie Blane Poff age 88, died Sunday, May 16, 1976, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by three sons, Eldridge O. Poff, Copper Hill; Herman (Sam) Poff, Floyd; Raymond W. Poff, Mechanicsville, Md; one daughter, Miss Roxie Poff, Copper Hill; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grand children. Funeral was held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 19, 1976, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Burial in the King Cemetery. on May 20, 1976.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 117, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 150, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 226, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 69, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15

Family

Esther Trelainie Bartlett b. July 9, 1888, d. January 7, 1971
Marriage*Archie Blane Poff married Esther Trelainie Bartlett, daughter of George Riley Bartlett and Nancy Rachel King, on July 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Archie Blaine Poff obituary in the May 20, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Esther Bartlett Poff obituary in the Jan 14, 1971 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nancy Jane Craghead1

F, b. January 2, 1887, d. March 2, 1953
FatherWilliam Hayden "Hade" Craghead1 b. December 20, 1853, d. December 21, 1903
MotherLouisa Mary Walton1,2 b. August 27, 1861, d. March 29, 1931
     Nancy Jane Craghead was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on January 2, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She married Joseph Jasper Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 8, 1905,her married name was Poff. Nancy Jane Craghead died on March 2, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 73, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 8, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 201, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 85, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Joseph Jasper Poff b. January 19, 1883, d. April 14, 1946
Marriage*Nancy Jane Craghead married Joseph Jasper Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on November 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead1,2

F, b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
FatherWilliam Hayden "Hade" Craghead1,2 b. December 20, 1853, d. December 21, 1903
MotherLouisa Mary Walton1,2 b. August 27, 1861, d. March 29, 1931
     Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on October 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Walter Gordon Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 13, 1907,her married name was Poff. Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead died on November 16, 1967 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 65, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Walter Gordon Poff b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
Marriage*Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead married Walter Gordon Poff, son of Asa Poff and Nancy A. Manning, on March 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Chambers marriage record.
  10. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sylvia Gay Poff death certificate.

Rev. Porter Poff1,2,3

M, b. July 27, 1912, d. August 11, 2005
FatherWalter Gordon Poff3 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead3 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     Rev. Porter Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 232-16-5652.5 He was born on July 27, 1912 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 He married Verty Jacqueline Chambers on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 Rev. Porter Poff died on August 11, 2005 at Virginia at age 93.2,5 He The Rev. Porter Poff, 93, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2005. He was a retired minister with over 40 years of service to his Lord having last served at the Pentecostal Holiness Church of the Living God. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by his wife, Verty C. Poff. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John and Judy Chambers; six grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and eight greatgreat-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Michael Shaffer officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
on August 12, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as James A. Poff7
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 66, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Road laborer8

Family

Verty Jacqueline Chambers b. April 2, 1913, d. May 7, 1996
Marriage*Rev. Porter Poff married Verty Jacqueline Chambers on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verty C. Poff obituary in the May 9, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Porter Poff obituary in the Aug 12, 2005 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Crosier Elton Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
FatherWalter Gordon Poff4,5,1 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead4,5,1 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 214-03-7308.6 Crosier Elton Poff was born on April 20, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 He married Virginia Dare Bumgarner on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.7,1 Crosier Elton Poff died on November 2, 1980 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 72.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 113, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 107, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 168, District 17, Election District 7, Cecil Co., Maryland8
1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Truck driver9

Family

Virginia Dare Bumgarner b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
Marriage*Crosier Elton Poff married Virginia Dare Bumgarner on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [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.
  3. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Kermit Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. May 3, 1910, d. October 14, 1967
FatherWalter Gordon Poff1,2,3,4 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead1,2,3,4 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-0856.5 Kermit Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on May 3, 1910 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He married Lillian "Nel" Chambers, daughter of Jim Chambers and Mary Unknown, on May 28, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,1 Kermit Poff died on October 14, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 184, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 240, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 66, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Lillian "Nel" Chambers b. December 31, 1919, d. May 5, 2003
Marriage*Kermit Poff married Lillian "Nel" Chambers, daughter of Jim Chambers and Mary Unknown, on May 28, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Chambers marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Chambers Poff obituary in the May 6, 2003 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Patricia Drain Poff obituary in the Sep 8, 1998 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Poff Jones obituary in the May 25, 2003 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ira Lawrence Martin, Jr., obituary in the Mar 5, 2008 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shelby Poff Moran obituary in the May 15, 2022 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sylvia Gay Poff1

F, b. June 26, 1914, d. June 26, 1914
FatherWalter Gordon Poff1 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
MotherTraconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead1 b. October 2, 1889, d. November 16, 1967
     Sylvia Gay Poff was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on June 26, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 26, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sylvia Gay Poff death certificate.

John Spencer Craft1,2,3

M, b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
FatherBenjamin Richard Craft Sr.4 b. circa 1776, d. after June 22, 1860
MotherSarah "Sally" Spencer4 b. circa 1798, d. after June 22, 1860
     John Spencer Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "30th Btn VA Inf C.S.A."5,6 He was born on March 8, 1825 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Catherine Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on March 22, 1845 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 John Spencer Craft married Sarah "Sally" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on August 15, 1850 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 John Spencer Craft Joined the 30th Batallion Virginia Sharp Shooters Company A, New Castle, Virginia on March 3, 1863. He died on October 11, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia8
1860Dwelling 391, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia9
1870Dwelling 15, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1880Dwelling 159, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 170, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1850Laborer8
1860Farm laborer9
1870Farmer10
1880Farmer11

Family 1

Catherine Elmore b. circa 1822, d. July 18, 1850
Marriage*John Spencer Craft married Catherine Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on March 22, 1845 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Family 2

Sarah "Sally" Elmore b. August 17, 1828, d. June 25, 1902
Marriage*John Spencer Craft married Sarah "Sally" Elmore, daughter of James Elmore and Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant, on August 15, 1850 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  3. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  4. [S57] Beverly Brown (Great-granddaughter of James Craft), "James & Christina Looney Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 11, 2003.
  5. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  6. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  14. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  15. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  16. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Verty Jacqueline Chambers1

F, b. April 2, 1913, d. May 7, 1996
     Verty Jacqueline Chambers was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 445-24-6828.4 She was born on April 2, 1913 at Tennessee.4,1 She married Rev. Porter Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 As of June 14, 1937,her married name was Poff.1 Verty Jacqueline Chambers died on May 7, 1996 at Virginia at age 83.2,4 She POFF, Verty C., 83, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 7, 1996. She was a minister in Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Porter Poff; a son and daughter-in-law, John T. and Judy A. Chambers; sisters, Marie Conley, Lucille Austin, Lillian Poff; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1996. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on May 9, 1996.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 66, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Rev. Porter Poff b. July 27, 1912, d. August 11, 2005
Marriage*Verty Jacqueline Chambers married Rev. Porter Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on June 14, 1937 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verty C. Poff obituary in the May 9, 1996 edition.
  3. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Dare Bumgarner1,2,3

F, b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 216-52-7080.4 Virginia Dare Bumgarner was born on February 8, 1907 at Grassy Creek, Ashe Co., North Carolina.4 She married Crosier Elton Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.1,2 As of January 17, 1929,her married name was Poff.2 Virginia Dare Bumgarner died on July 29, 1982 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 75.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland5

Family

Crosier Elton Poff b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
Marriage*Virginia Dare Bumgarner married Crosier Elton Poff, son of Walter Gordon Poff and Traconia Isabelle "Tacoma" Craighead, on January 17, 1929 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Walter Lee Poff Sr.1,2,3

M, b. January 13, 1930, d. October 7, 1995
FatherCrosier Elton Poff4,5,1,2,6 b. April 20, 1908, d. November 2, 1980
MotherVirginia Dare Bumgarner4,5,1,2,6 b. February 8, 1907, d. July 29, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 214-26-8689.7 Walter Lee Poff Sr. was born on January 13, 1930 at Grassy Creek, North Carolina.7,2 He married Elsie Virginia Smith on August 27, 1949.8,3 Walter Lee Poff Sr. died on October 7, 1995 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 65.7,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 8-15, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland1

Family

Elsie Virginia Smith b. November 18, 1931, d. June 21, 2006
Marriage*Walter Lee Poff Sr. married Elsie Virginia Smith on August 27, 1949.8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S4555] Crouch Funeral Home, online http://www.crouchfuneralhome.com, From the Elsie Virginia Poff obituary.
  4. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Ruth Ann Curry obituary in the Oct 31, 2008 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles E. Poff obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  6. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Lois Marie Wilson obituary in the Jan 5, 2017 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  9. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the William F. Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 2014 edition.
  10. [S914] Cecil Whig, From the Judith A. Green obituary in the Aug 22, 2017 edition.