Minnie Dexter Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1895, d. June 15, 1967
FatherWilliam Asa Epperly5,6,3,7,8 b. October 5, 1877, d. January 27, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Poff5,6,3,7,9,8 b. April 17, 1877, d. December 2, 1963
     Minnie Dexter Epperly was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 North Main Street, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2,10 She was born on March 10, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,4 She married George Edgar Hale, son of John Powell Hale Jr. and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Clower, on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11,7 As of May 1, 1910,her married name was Hale. As of June 14, 1919,her married name was Buttrick.1,2 Minnie Dexter Epperly married Frank Robert Buttrick on June 14, 1919 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 Minnie Dexter Epperly died on June 15, 1967 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 72.2,10,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 274, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 91, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 621, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 379, District 41-2, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia13

Family 1

George Edgar Hale b. February 14, 1890, d. January 6, 1919
Marriage*Minnie Dexter Epperly married George Edgar Hale, son of John Powell Hale Jr. and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Clower, on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11,7 
Children

Family 2

Frank Robert Buttrick b. January, 1890, d. April 3, 1960
Marriage*Minnie Dexter Epperly married Frank Robert Buttrick on June 14, 1919 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S702] Diana Simmons (granddaughter), Mary Elizabeth Poff in "Poff Surname Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2002.
  2. [S902] Epperly, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jewellfamily/
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ervin E. Epperly obituary in the Nov 28, 1956 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Elizabeth Epperly obituary in the Dec 3, 1963 edition.
  10. [S1013] Fitzgerald, Wright, Williams, Buchanan, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3141076&id=I03699
  11. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hale-Rudisill marriage record.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Frank Buttrick obituary in the Apr 5, 1960 edition.
  16. [S12330] Heritage Funeral Home, online www.heritagecares.com, From the Zelphia Buttrick Smith obituary.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ferguson-Martin marriage record.
  18. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  19. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  20. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Arbutus Williams obituary in the Oct 29, 2000 edition.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Buttrick-Bragg marriage record.
  24. [S8133] Carson McLane, Inc. and McLane Funeral Services, online www.mclanecares.com, From the June Buttrick Jones obituary.

Fred Alton "Freddy" Conner Sr.1,2,3

M, b. March 7, 1906, d. September 16, 1973
FatherAsa L. Conner1,4,5,6,2 b. December 31, 1868, d. May 21, 1947
MotherCalla Ann "Callie" Poff1,4,5,6,2,7 b. June 21, 1874, d. October 1, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3387.8 Fred Alton "Freddy" Conner Sr. was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,10 He was born on March 7, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,3 He married Fannie Ethel Blankenship, daughter of Giles Elery Blankenship and Trudy Agnes Conner, on November 16, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,2 Fred Alton "Freddy" Conner Sr. died on September 16, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.8,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 49, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 46, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 196, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 44, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 196, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Sawmill laborer6
1940Sawmill logger12
1950Sawmill worker13

Family

Fannie Ethel Blankenship b. February 17, 1910, d. September 17, 2003
Marriage*Fred Alton "Freddy" Conner Sr. married Fannie Ethel Blankenship, daughter of Giles Elery Blankenship and Trudy Agnes Conner, on November 16, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Callie A. Conner obituary in the Oct 2, 1953 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fannie Blankenship Conner obituary in the Sep 19, 2003 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Joyce Coates obituary in Jun 14, 2012 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clarence McKinley Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 25, 1896, d. June 25, 1976
FatherWilliam Asa Epperly6,1,7,8 b. October 5, 1877, d. January 27, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Poff6,1,7,9,8 b. April 17, 1877, d. December 2, 1963
     Clarence McKinley Epperly was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,5 His Social Security Number was 233-36-7285.11 He was born on October 25, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI draft registration card Clarence listed his birth date as Oct 25, 1897.10,11,3 He married Irene Maude Settle circa 1916 at probably Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,10,12,4,13 Clarence McKinley Epperly died on June 25, 1976 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 79.5 He OAK HILL - Clarence McKinley Epperly, 79, of Oak Hill, died Friday in Oak Hill Hospital after a short illness. Born in Floyd County, Va., Mr. Epperly, a retired businessman, was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Surviving: sons, Clarence J. "Dick" Epperly of Oak Hill; daughters, Mrs. Mary Parr of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Gladys Yon, Mrs. Hilda Schwerdt, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Nira Flint of Roanoke, Va.. Mrs. Freida Buckland of Oak Hill; brother, Hollis Epperly of Fayetteville; sisters, Mrs. Flora Bruch of Sunnydale, Calif., Mrs. Hallie Martin of Oak Hill, Mrs. Willie Goff, Mrs. Myrtle Hodge, both of Fayetteville; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday in Dodd-Payne Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Randolph Johnson and the Rev. Billy Reed Wickline officiating. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. on June 27, 1976.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 274, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 91, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 514, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 106, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1930Automobile mechanic2
1940Store manager14

Family

Irene Maude Settle b. August 5, 1900, d. July 31, 1974
Marriage*Clarence McKinley Epperly married Irene Maude Settle circa 1916 at probably Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,10,12,4,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Irene Maude Epperly obituary in the Aug 2, 1974 edition.
  5. [S2040] Gazette-Mail, From the Clarence McKinley Epperly obituary in the Jun 27, 1976 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ervin E. Epperly obituary in the Nov 28, 1956 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Elizabeth Epperly obituary in the Dec 3, 1963 edition.
  10. [S902] Epperly, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jewellfamily/
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Clarence J. Epperly obituary in the Sep 15, 2012 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Earl Epperly death certificate.
  16. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Yon-Epperly marriage record.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nira Epperly Flint obituary in the Aug 6, 2019 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hager-Epperly marriage record.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Warren marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Flint-Epperly marriage record.
  24. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elbert Brady Epperly1,2

M, b. September, 1898, d. December 26, 1917
FatherWilliam Asa Epperly3,4,1,5 b. October 5, 1877, d. January 27, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Poff3,4,1,5 b. April 17, 1877, d. December 2, 1963
     Elbert Brady Epperly was buried at Summerfield Cemetery, Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 He was born in September, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He died on December 26, 1917 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 19; Died of a gun shot wound.1,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 274, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 91, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S902] Epperly, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jewellfamily/
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elbert Epperly death record.

George Edgar Hale1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 14, 1890, d. January 6, 1919
FatherJohn Powell Hale Jr.1,3,4,6 b. October 2, 1858, d. June, 1934
MotherNancy Jane "Nannie" Clower1,3,4,6 b. May 15, 1855, d. June, 1930
     George Edgar Hale was born on February 14, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,5 He married Minnie Dexter Epperly, daughter of William Asa Epperly and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6 George Edgar Hale died on January 6, 1919 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 28.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 187, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 141, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1910Farm laborer4

Family

Minnie Dexter Epperly b. March 10, 1895, d. June 15, 1967
Marriage*George Edgar Hale married Minnie Dexter Epperly, daughter of William Asa Epperly and Mary Elizabeth Poff, on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S902] Epperly, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jewellfamily/
  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. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hale-Rudisill marriage record.
  10. [S12330] Heritage Funeral Home, online www.heritagecares.com, From the Zelphia Buttrick Smith obituary.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ferguson-Martin marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Hale marriage record.
  13. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

John P. Trump1,2,3,4

M, b. April 7, 1848, d. August 28, 1914
FatherJames Trump1,5,4 b. circa 1811
MotherCatherine Poff1,4 b. circa 1805, d. before November 29, 1850
     John P. Trump was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He was born on April 7, 1848 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1,4 He married Eliza Catherine Poff, daughter of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on October 7, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John P. Trump married Fannie F. Wirt on July 18, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 John P. Trump died on August 28, 1914 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1082, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 102, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of John Long7
1870Dwelling 291, District 39, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 225, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 83, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 357, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1870Farm laborer8
1880Farmer2
1900Farm laborer6
1910Farmer9

Family 1

Eliza Catherine Poff b. circa 1851, d. October 24, 1893
Marriage*John P. Trump married Eliza Catherine Poff, daughter of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on October 7, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Fannie F. Wirt b. March, 1878
Marriage*John P. Trump married Fannie F. Wirt on July 18, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 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.
  10. [S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Nellie May Poff death certificate.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nellie L. Mullins

F, b. June 25, 1872, d. January 7, 1968
FatherJames Mullins1
     Nellie L. Mullins was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 233-72-3591.2 She was born on June 25, 1872 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Perry Washington Poff, son of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on November 25, 1891 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4,5 As of November 25, 1891,her married name was Poff. Nellie L. Mullins died on January 7, 1968 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 95.3,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 243, District 120, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Photographer7
1920Dwelling 79, District 78, Ward 3, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 262, District 2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 98, District 21-4, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Perry Washington Poff b. February 25, 1854, d. January 2, 1934
Marriage*Nellie L. Mullins married Perry Washington Poff, son of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on November 25, 1891 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nellie Mullins Poff death record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S163] Perry Poff Family Bible.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From P. W. Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1934 edition.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [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
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lewis Mullins Poff death certificate.

Hazel May Poff1

F, b. September 22, 1893, d. March, 1983
FatherPerry Washington Poff1,2,3 b. February 25, 1854, d. January 2, 1934
MotherNellie L. Mullins1,2,3,4 b. June 25, 1872, d. January 7, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 233-64-8791.5 Hazel May Poff was born on September 22, 1893 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.1,5,6,3 She married Robert Ervin Maxwell on December 23, 1913 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 As of December 23, 1913,her married name was Maxwell. Hazel May Poff died in March, 1983 at West Virginia at age 89.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 243, District 120, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 6, District 64, Beech, Miller Co., Arkansas7
1930Dwelling 548, District 12, Texarkana, Miller Co., Arkansas8
1940Dwelling 98, District 21-4, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1940Teacher4

Family

Robert Ervin Maxwell b. September 26, 1884, d. 1930
Marriage*Hazel May Poff married Robert Ervin Maxwell on December 23, 1913 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S163] Perry Poff Family Bible.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maxwell-Poff marriage record.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Mullins Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. July 15, 1896, d. October 5, 1970
FatherPerry Washington Poff1,5,6,7,8,4 b. February 25, 1854, d. January 2, 1934
MotherNellie L. Mullins1,5,6,7,8,4 b. June 25, 1872, d. January 7, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-8198.9 Lewis Mullins Poff was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,2 He was born on July 15, 1896 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.9,1,5,8,3,4 He married Virginia Bell on August 16, 1929.1,2,10 Lewis Mullins Poff died on October 5, 1970 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.1,4 He Lewis Mullins Poff, 74, a retired coal operator and president of Electroplating Co. Inc. in Roanoke, Va., died Monday afternoon in a Bluefield hospital after a brief illness. He resided at 2701 Mt. View Ave., Bluefield. A graduate of Fork Union Military Academy and the University of Richmond, Poff was associated for many years with Peerless Coals, Inc., until his retirement in 1968. He was a deacon and former disbursing treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a World War I veteran and a 50-year member of Riley Vest Post No. 9 of the American Legion in Bluefield. He had served as post commander Born in Pocahontas, Va., he was a son of the late Perry W. and Nellie Mullins Poff. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Virginia Bell Poff; two sisters, Mrs. R. E. Maxwell and Mrs. William C. Kidd of Bluefield; three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield with Rev. Richard Rouquie officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. on October 6, 1970.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 243, District 120, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 79, District 78, Ward 3, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 65, District 11, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 46, District 28-20, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1920Coal worker6
1940Coal company sales manager12

Family

Virginia Bell b. May 31, 1896, d. August 5, 1986
Marriage*Lewis Mullins Poff married Virginia Bell on August 16, 1929.1,2,10 

Citations

  1. [S163] Perry Poff Family Bible.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lewis Mullins Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1970 edition.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lewis Mullins Poff death certificate.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From P. W. Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1934 edition.
  8. [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
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia B. Poff obituary in the Aug 6, 1986 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.

Perry Washington Poff Jr.1

M, b. April 24, 1899, d. November 19, 1899
FatherPerry Washington Poff1 b. February 25, 1854, d. January 2, 1934
MotherNellie L. Mullins1 b. June 25, 1872, d. January 7, 1968
     Perry Washington Poff Jr. was born on April 24, 1899.1 He died on November 19, 1899.1

Citations

  1. [S163] Perry Poff Family Bible.

Dorothea Gautier Poff1,2,3

F, b. July 16, 1911, d. March 21, 2005
FatherPerry Washington Poff1,4,5,6 b. February 25, 1854, d. January 2, 1934
MotherNellie L. Mullins1,4,5,6,7 b. June 25, 1872, d. January 7, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-0283.8 Dorothea Gautier Poff was born on July 16, 1911 at West Virginia.1,5,8 She married William Christopher Kidd Sr. on October 17, 1937 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The marriage record has a date of Oct 16, 1937.1,2,7 As of October 17, 1937,her married name was Kidd.3 Dorothea Gautier Poff died on March 21, 2005 at Ohio at age 93.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 78, Ward 3, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 262, District 2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 98, District 21-4, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Christopher Kidd Sr. b. March 16, 1903, d. May 5, 2003
Marriage*Dorothea Gautier Poff married William Christopher Kidd Sr. on October 17, 1937 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The marriage record has a date of Oct 16, 1937.1,2,7 
Children
  • William Christopher Kidd Jr.1,2,7,9
  • Nancy Epperly Kidd1,2

Citations

  1. [S163] Perry Poff Family Bible.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Christopher Kidd, Sr. obituary in the May 8, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kidd-Poff marriage record.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From P. W. Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1934 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Fleming Richards1,2,3,4

M, b. August 15, 1854, d. July 27, 1944
FatherSimpson Richards1,3 b. 1808, d. after 1870
MotherNancy Vest1,3 b. August 18, 1816, d. June 7, 1901
     John Fleming Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on August 15, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, daughter of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on June 4, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John Fleming Richards married Sarah Margaret Isabel Seagle on December 27, 1901.3 John Fleming Richards died on July 27, 1944 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 417, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 88, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 247, District 41-19, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law Fleming Richard6

Occupation

1880Farm laborer2
1900Farmer5

Family 1

Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff b. December, 1852, d. 1901
Marriage*John Fleming Richards married Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, daughter of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on June 4, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Sarah Margaret Isabel Seagle b. 1863, d. December 29, 1930
Marriage*John Fleming Richards married Sarah Margaret Isabel Seagle on December 27, 1901.3 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Fleming Richard death certificate.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gracie Ellen Richards death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Richards marriage record.

Rosa Emma Light1,2,3

F, b. July 7, 1857, d. March 16, 1910
FatherJohn Wilson Light1 b. 1828, d. 1863
MotherCatherine Rose1 b. 1836
     Rosa Emma Light was born on July 7, 1857 at Virginia.2 She married Henry Wise Poff, son of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on December 26, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 26, 1878,her married name was Poff. Rosa Emma Light died on March 16, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 52.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 290, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 163, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Henry Wise Poff b. June, 1858, d. August 2, 1935
Marriage*Rosa Emma Light married Henry Wise Poff, son of Lewis W. Poff and Nancy Ann Epperly, on December 26, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sallie A. Kingrea death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Perry C. Poff death certificate.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Winbish marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Burns marriage record.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frank Thomson Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. May 21, 1896, d. March 5, 1927
FatherPeter Callahill Vest5,6,7,8,9 b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924
MotherRosa Bell Poff5,6,7,8,9 b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931
     Frank Thomson Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 21, 1896 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,9 He married Doxie Lavada McNeil, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson, circa 1922.2,3,10,9 Frank Thomson Vest died on March 5, 1927 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 30.5,1,11,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 62, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 62, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8

Family

Doxie Lavada McNeil b. July 17, 1900, d. April 6, 1988
Marriage*Frank Thomson Vest married Doxie Lavada McNeil, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson, circa 1922.2,3,10,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Doxie Vest Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  11. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claudine LaVada Vest Pillow obituary in the Dec 19, 2009 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rhoda Jane Wirt1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1877, d. October 20, 1933
     Rhoda Jane Wirt was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.2,3 She was born on December 13, 1877 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married William Asa Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on January 8, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 As of January 8, 1897,her married name was Poff.1 Rhoda Jane Wirt died on October 20, 1933 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 55.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 107, District 90, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 80, District 182, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 183, District 64, Norfolk, Virginia6

Family

William Asa Poff b. December 2, 1876, d. December 26, 1957
Marriage*Rhoda Jane Wirt married William Asa Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on January 8, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  9. [S5291] New Castle News, From the Hattie Montana Heckathorn obituary in the Sep 21, 1992 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrtle Ellen Epperly obituary in the Mar 25, 1999 edition.
  12. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  13. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Ernest Leslie Poff obituary in the Mar 12, 1987 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Thomas "Tom" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 27, 1880, d. July 18, 1939
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff1,3,8 b. January 26, 1849, d. May 15, 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson1,3,8 b. 1848, d. 1920
     James Thomas "Tom" Poff was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,6 He was born on September 27, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 He married Emma S. Lawrence, daughter of Noah Lawrence and Sarah S. Light, on August 15, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,8 James Thomas "Tom" Poff married Mary Pearl Fletcher on April 16, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,11,5 James Thomas "Tom" Poff died on July 18, 1939 at Pisgah, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.3,9,6 He James Thomas Poff, 59, died at his home near Pisgah at 1:16 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church in Athens with burial in the Athens cemetery. The Rev. Z. P. Mayberry is to officiate, assisted by the Rev. Carl Hensley. Pallbearers: Willard Blankenship, Gene Eades, Harold Litton, Ray Crestwood, Paul Alvia and C. Hyatt. Mr. Poff leaves his wife, Mrs. Pearl Poff, and six daughters — Mrs. J. M. Mathens, Mrs. Roy Snyder, Mrs. Woodrow Hazelwood all of Princeton; Mrs. Clarence Troy, of Bluefield, and the Misses Virginia and May Poff, at home. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. J. W. Jennings, of Pilot, Va; Mrs. O. E. Light, of Danville, Mrs. W. A. Epper, of Scarbro; Mrs. H. B. Tincher, of Fayetteville; B. P. Poff, of Princeton, and Asa Poff, of Norfolk, Va. on July 19, 1939.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1910Dwelling 59, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 153, District 91, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 162, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1910Farmer4
1920Farmer1
1930Farmer2

Family 1

Emma S. Lawrence b. 1881, d. 1912
Marriage*James Thomas "Tom" Poff married Emma S. Lawrence, daughter of Noah Lawrence and Sarah S. Light, on August 15, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,8 
Children

Family 2

Mary Pearl Fletcher b. November 3, 1891, d. January 25, 1967
Marriage*James Thomas "Tom" Poff married Mary Pearl Fletcher on April 16, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Thomas Poff death certificate.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Pearl Poff obituary in the Jan 26, 1967 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Thomas Poff obituary in the Jul 19, 1939 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Josephine Boyd Hazelwood obituary in the Feb 13, 1988 edition.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  9. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Fletcher marriage record.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Poff Butler obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel B. Mathena obituary in the Feb 18, 1987 edition.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Annie A. Hubbard obituary in the Mar 14, 1963 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lura Mae Bryant Large obituary in the Oct 12, 1996 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Alice Poff1,2,3

F, b. May 14, 1883, d. May 11, 1955
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff1,4,5,2,6 b. January 26, 1849, d. May 15, 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson1,4,5 b. 1848, d. 1920
     Martha Alice Poff was buried at Bibb Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,3 She was born on May 14, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 As of November 22, 1909,her married name was Martin.5 She married J. H. Martin on November 22, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 As of September 14, 1935,her married name was Tincher.7 Martha Alice Poff married Henry Ballard Tincher on September 14, 1935 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7,6,3 Martha Alice Poff died on May 11, 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 71; Her death certificate has her first name as Mary instead of Martha.6,3 She May 11 - Mrs. Martha Alice Tincher, 72, of Route 1, Fayetteville, died at her home today after a short illness. Survivors included her husband, H. B; one son, Montague Poff, Rainelle; three sisters, Mrs. Liza Jennings, Stanton, Va; Mrs. Effie Light, Danville, Va; and Mrs. Elizabeth Epperly, Fayetteville; two brothers, Acea Poff, Norfolk, Va., and Wheeler Poff, Princeton. Funeral services will be conducted at the Freewill Baptist Church, Gatewood at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. E. L. Clower officiating. Burial will follow in the Bibb Cemetery, Gatewood. on May 12, 1955.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 185, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 34, District 10-16, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family 1
Child

Family 2

J. H. Martin
Marriage*Martha Alice Poff married J. H. Martin on November 22, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 

Family 3

Henry Ballard Tincher b. October 18, 1876, d. February 17, 1967
Marriage*Martha Alice Poff married Henry Ballard Tincher on September 14, 1935 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,7,6,3 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From William Taylor Poff obituary in the May 17, 1941 edition.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From Martha Alice Tincher obituary in the May 12, 1955 edition.
  4. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Alice Tincher death certificate.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tincher-Martin marriage record.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Jones marriage record.

Effie Constance Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 21, 1886, d. December 10, 1962
FatherWilliam Taylor Poff2,1,3,6,7,4 b. January 26, 1849, d. May 15, 1941
MotherEllen Frances Jackson1,2,3,6,7 b. 1848, d. 1920
     Effie Constance Poff was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.8,4,5 She was born on March 21, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 23, 1886.3,7,8,4 She married Otho Elbert Light, son of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on July 21, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,2,4,5 As of July 21, 1906,her married name was Light. Effie Constance Poff died on December 10, 1962 at Danville, Virginia, at age 76.8,4,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Constance Poff Light, 76, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today from the chapel of Barker Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Light, wife of Otha E. Light of 119 Jordan St., died in Memorial Hospital early yesterday. She had been ill for a year, in critical condition for five months and was admitted to the hospital shortly before her death. A native of Montgomery County, she spent most of her adult life in Danville and was a member of Third Avenue Christian Church. Survivors in addition to her husband of the home include four sons, Oliver Light of Concord, Calif., Stanley Light of Newport News, and Garland and Doye Light, both of Danville; two daughters, Mrs. Mona Thomas and Mrs. H. L. (Beatrice) Shelton, both of Danville; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. on December 11, 1962.5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 185, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 60, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 36, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 217, District 30, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 15, District 106-21, Danville, Virginia13

Family

Otho Elbert Light b. June 6, 1885, d. May 16, 1968
Marriage*Effie Constance Poff married Otho Elbert Light, son of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on July 21, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,9,2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Effie Constance Poff Light obituary in the Dec 11, 1962 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [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
  8. [S3518] Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Doye Washington Light obituary in an undated edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Earl Hamilton Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. January 31, 1915, d. January 23, 1996
FatherJasper "Jack" Poff1,5 b. November 27, 1897, d. July, 1954
MotherVerna "Vernie" Sexton1,5 b. May 31, 1895, d. September 9, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 228-03-6475.2 Earl Hamilton Poff was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 21674 Monroe Road, Damascus, Washington Co., Virginia.4 He married Elizabeth Sue Smythe.3 Earl Hamilton Poff was born on January 31, 1915 at Virginia.2,1,4 He died on January 23, 1996 at age 80.2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 24, District 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 108, District 11, Damascus, Washington Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 81, District 41-74, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina6

Occupation

1940Hosery mill worker6

Family

Elizabeth Sue Smythe b. October 8, 1920, d. July 25, 1998
Marriage*Earl Hamilton Poff married Elizabeth Sue Smythe.3 
Children
  • Elizabeth Ann Poff3
  • Thomas Earl Poff3,7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1612] New River Notes Obituaries, online http://www.newrivernotes.com/obit/cem.htm, From the Elizabeth L. Poff obituary.
  4. [S3563] Sunset Memorial Park, Washington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Infant Poff

M, b. November 21, 1856, d. November 22, 1856
FatherLewis W. Poff1 b. circa 1829, d. November 1, 1862
MotherNancy Ann Epperly1 b. August 2, 1829, d. February 2, 1905
     Infant Poff was born on November 21, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on November 22, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of hives.1

Citations

  1. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

Ida May Poff1,2

F, b. October 10, 1879, d. January 6, 1924
FatherHenry Wise Poff1,3,2 b. June, 1858, d. August 2, 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1,3,2 b. July 7, 1857, d. March 16, 1910
     Ida May Poff was born on October 10, 1879 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married Robert Milburn Woolwine, son of James Woolwine and Rebecca Wirt, on August 12, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 As of August 12, 1909,her married name was Woolwine. Ida May Poff died on January 6, 1924 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.6,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 290, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 163, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 43, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated without her husband in the household of her father Henry8
1920Dwelling 98, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Robert Milburn Woolwine b. April 4, 1886, d. March 14, 1931
Marriage*Ida May Poff married Robert Milburn Woolwine, son of James Woolwine and Rebecca Wirt, on August 12, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Woolwine Poff obituary in the Oct 22, 2004 edition.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Ann "Sallie" Poff1

F, b. September 10, 1883, d. December 6, 1925
FatherHenry Wise Poff1,2,3,4 b. June, 1858, d. August 2, 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1,2,3,4 b. July 7, 1857, d. March 16, 1910
     Sarah Ann "Sallie" Poff was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 She was born on September 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death ccertificate has a birth date of Sep 17, 1883.1,5,3,4 She married Hosea Lewis Kingrea, son of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea and Martha Annie Dickerson, on March 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of March 16, 1905,her married name was Kingrea. Sarah Ann "Sallie" Poff died on December 6, 1925 at Big Sandy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 42.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 163, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 34, District 68, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia8

Family

Hosea Lewis Kingrea b. August 24, 1885, d. 1949
Marriage*Sarah Ann "Sallie" Poff married Hosea Lewis Kingrea, son of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Kingrea and Martha Annie Dickerson, on March 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sallie A. Kingrea death certificate.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kerley-Kingrea marriage record.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Earl Kingrea obituary in the Mar 1, 1989 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1230] Hanlon, Craft, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3007601&id=I557820022

Ollie Dessie Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 17, 1887, d. October 24, 1971
FatherHenry Wise Poff4,5,6,7 b. June, 1858, d. August 2, 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light4,5,6,7 b. July 7, 1857, d. March 16, 1910
     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-2600.8 Ollie Dessie Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She was born on March 17, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Mar 17, 1888.8,6,7 She married James Asa Jones on May 22, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9 As of May 22, 1902,her married name was Jones. As of before April 10, 1930,her married name was Price.10 Ollie Dessie Poff married John H. Price before April 10, 1930.10,7 Ollie Dessie Poff died on October 24, 1971 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.8,7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 163, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 28, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 87, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 60, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 58, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1920Farmer12

Family 1

James Asa Jones b. April 26, 1874, d. before January 14, 1920
Marriage*Ollie Dessie Poff married James Asa Jones on May 22, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9 
Children

Family 2

John H. Price b. circa 1872
Marriage*Ollie Dessie Poff married John H. Price before April 10, 1930.10,7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [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.
  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. [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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Melvina Catherine Epperly1,2,3

F, b. June 15, 1852, d. June 29, 1915
FatherDaniel F. "Floyd" Epperly2,1,3,4,5 b. January 16, 1833, d. August 30, 1910
MotherMalinda A. Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. March 10, 1835, d. November 14, 1911
     Melvina Catherine Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 She was born on June 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 She married William J. Richards, son of Simpson Richards and Nancy Vest, on September 1, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of September 1, 1870,her married name was Richards. Melvina Catherine Epperly died on June 29, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.6,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 170, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 58, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 232, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 93, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 277, District 98, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

William J. Richards b. March 2, 1850, d. October 3, 1927
Marriage*Melvina Catherine Epperly married William J. Richards, son of Simpson Richards and Nancy Vest, on September 1, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malinda Alice Richards death certificate.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Tabor marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd S. Richards death certificate.
  15. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nancy Jane McGhee death certificate.
  17. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy Jane McGhee obituary in the Mar 15, 1953 edition.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert Henry Richards death record.
  20. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert Henry Richards obituary in the Aug 17, 1956 edition.
  21. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Sarah Jane Epperly1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July, 1857, d. June 27, 1932
FatherDaniel F. "Floyd" Epperly2,1,3,4,5 b. January 16, 1833, d. August 30, 1910
MotherMalinda A. Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. March 10, 1835, d. November 14, 1911
     Sarah Jane Epperly was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She was born in July, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,2 She married William Fleming "Flem" Thomas, son of John S. Thomas and Sarah "Sallie" Richards, on April 18, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of April 18, 1879,her married name was Thomas. Sarah Jane Epperly married Floyd Woolwine, son of Lorenzo Dahl Woolwine and Mary E. Pickett, on May 18, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of May 18, 1884,her married name was Woolwine. Sarah Jane Epperly died on June 27, 1932 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 170, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 58, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 305, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 72, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 310, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 55, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family 1

William Fleming "Flem" Thomas b. March 6, 1860, d. May 1, 1941
Marriage*Sarah Jane Epperly married William Fleming "Flem" Thomas, son of John S. Thomas and Sarah "Sallie" Richards, on April 18, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Family 2

Floyd Woolwine b. April 1, 1862, d. December 23, 1913
Marriage*Sarah Jane Epperly married Floyd Woolwine, son of Lorenzo Dahl Woolwine and Mary E. Pickett, on May 18, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1370] Woolwine, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1971402&id=I96692818
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William J. Richards1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 2, 1850, d. October 3, 1927
FatherSimpson Richards1,5 b. 1808, d. after 1870
MotherNancy Vest1,5 b. August 18, 1816, d. June 7, 1901
     William J. Richards was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on March 2, 1850 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Melvina Catherine Epperly, daughter of Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly and Malinda A. Poff, on September 1, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 William J. Richards died on October 3, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 232, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 93, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 277, District 98, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 178, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son Elmer7

Occupation

1880Blacksmith2
1900Blacksmith3
1910Blacksmith4

Family

Melvina Catherine Epperly b. June 15, 1852, d. June 29, 1915
Marriage*William J. Richards married Melvina Catherine Epperly, daughter of Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly and Malinda A. Poff, on September 1, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Malinda Alice Richards death certificate.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richards-Tabor marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd S. Richards death certificate.
  13. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nancy Jane McGhee death certificate.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy Jane McGhee obituary in the Mar 15, 1953 edition.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Albert Henry Richards death record.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Albert Henry Richards obituary in the Aug 17, 1956 edition.
  19. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

William Fleming "Flem" Thomas1,2

M, b. March 6, 1860, d. May 1, 1941
FatherJohn S. Thomas1,3 b. February, 1830, d. 1909
MotherSarah "Sallie" Richards1,3 b. August, 1833, d. after 1900
     William Fleming "Flem" Thomas was buried at Canetta Cemetery, West Virginia.2 He married Betty Martin.2 William Fleming "Flem" Thomas was born on March 6, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Jane Epperly, daughter of Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly and Malinda A. Poff, on April 18, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Fleming "Flem" Thomas died on May 1, 1941 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 81.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 305, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1880Laborer4

Family 1

Betty Martin
Marriage*William Fleming "Flem" Thomas married Betty Martin.2 

Family 2

Sarah Jane Epperly b. July, 1857, d. June 27, 1932
Marriage*William Fleming "Flem" Thomas married Sarah Jane Epperly, daughter of Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly and Malinda A. Poff, on April 18, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Flem Thomas death certificate.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Mellie C. Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
FatherWilliam Daniel Epperly1,5,2,6 b. September 10, 1853, d. January 22, 1936
MotherRosa Jane Jennings1,5,2,6 b. May, 1854, d. December 31, 1934
     Mellie C. Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,4 She was born on September 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,4 She married Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil, son of Samuel A. McNeil and Sarah E. Poff, on December 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of December 18, 1896,her married name was McNeil. Mellie C. Epperly died on February 11, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 53.7,6,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 306, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 277, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 152, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family

Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
Marriage*Mellie C. Epperly married Thomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil, son of Samuel A. McNeil and Sarah E. Poff, on December 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S1696] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 17, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Feb 11, 1933 - Oct 26, 1936.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roenie Alderman obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Brainard Epperly1

M, b. December, 1887, d. 1960
FatherWilliam Daniel Epperly2,3,4 b. September 10, 1853, d. January 22, 1936
MotherRosa Jane Jennings2,3,4 b. May, 1854, d. December 31, 1934
     John Brainard Epperly was born in December, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Dec 22, 1884.2,5,1 He married Nellie Mae Wimmer, daughter of Hosea Allen Wimmer and Martha Agnes Weaver, circa 1914 at Virginia.6,7,8 John Brainard Epperly died in 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 275, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 90, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 105, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 2, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Lumber mill day laborer4
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer8

Family

Nellie Mae Wimmer b. February 28, 1896, d. August 23, 1998
Marriage*John Brainard Epperly married Nellie Mae Wimmer, daughter of Hosea Allen Wimmer and Martha Agnes Weaver, circa 1914 at Virginia.6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie W. Epperly Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 1998 edition.
  7. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 13, 2014 edition.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.