Ruby E. Poff1

F, b. March 18, 1907, d. December 4, 1986
FatherCharles Lafayette "Charley" Poff2,3,1,4 b. November 9, 1871, d. June 6, 1939
MotherVanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle2,3,1,4 b. September 16, 1881, d. February 7, 1975
     Ruby E. Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-16-3356.6 She married Charles Edward Conduff.7,4 Her married name was Conduff.7 Ruby E. Poff was born on March 18, 1907 at Virginia.5,6,4 She died on December 4, 1986 at Galax, Virginia, at age 79.5,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 92, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 211, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Charles Edward Conduff b. June 18, 1883, d. January 27, 1960
Marriage*Ruby E. Poff married Charles Edward Conduff.7,4 
Child
  • Thomas Lafayette Conduff2,8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Lala Poff obituary in the Jun 27, 2000 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carl Lindsey Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. February 19, 1911, d. December 25, 1979
FatherCharles Lafayette "Charley" Poff5,2,6 b. November 9, 1871, d. June 6, 1939
MotherVanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle5,2,7,6 b. September 16, 1881, d. February 7, 1975
     His Social Security Number was 229-05-6665.8 Carl Lindsey Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "SGT U.S. Army WWII."1,6 He was born on February 19, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,6 He married Alreda Blanch Weeks, daughter of William Cody Weeks and Laura Ada Hylton, on December 3, 1936 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.4,9 Carl Lindsey Poff and Alreda Blanch Weeks were divorced on July 31, 1940 at Virginia.9 Carl Lindsey Poff died on December 25, 1979 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.1,3,6 He Willis - Carl L. Poff age 66, died Tuesday, December 25, 1979 at his home. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by one son Carl Nelson Poff, Willis; two brothers Ewell Poff and Arthur Poff, both of Willis; four sisters Mrs Ruby Conduff, Roanoke; Miss Lydia Poff, Covington; Mrs. Rachel Howell, Willis and Mrs. Ethel Boone, Roanoke and one granddaughter Miss Cathy Poff, Willis. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday December 27, 1979 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Williams and Reverend Calvin Fender officiating. Burial was in the Keith Cemetery. on January 3, 1980.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 211, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 113, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Alreda Blanch Weeks b. May 20, 1917, d. November 2, 1941
Marriage*Carl Lindsey Poff married Alreda Blanch Weeks, daughter of William Cody Weeks and Laura Ada Hylton, on December 3, 1936 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.4,9 
Divorce* Carl Lindsey Poff and Alreda Blanch Weeks were divorced on July 31, 1940 at Virginia.9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Carl L. Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1980 edition.
  4. [S3208] Cathy Poff (granddaughter), "Alreda Blanch Weeks," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 1, 2012.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lydia Lala Poff obituary in the Jun 27, 2000 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Thelma Treva Harman1,2

F, b. June 30, 1911, d. January 5, 1985
FatherJoshua Dennis Harman1,3 b. January 26, 1871, d. August 10, 1952
MotherRhoda Laura Ellen Harris1,3 b. August 17, 1873, d. April 29, 1938
     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3274.4 Thelma Treva Harman was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on June 30, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 3, 1911.4,5,1,3 She married Willard Arthur Poff, son of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on September 27, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of September 27, 1933,her married name was Poff. Thelma Treva Harman died on January 5, 1985 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 137, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Willard Arthur Poff b. January 21, 1913, d. February 21, 1995
Marriage*Thelma Treva Harman married Willard Arthur Poff, son of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on September 27, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Sherrell Mason Poff2,6

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Beulah E. Harris1

F, b. March 26, 1906, d. March 17, 2001
FatherIsaac Martin Harris1,2 b. October, 1864, d. September 1, 1942
MotherMartha Ellen Weddle1,2 b. March 13, 1866, d. September 8, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 230-12-7398.3 Beulah E. Harris was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 26, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Ewell J. Poff, son of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on September 18, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 18, 1932,her married name was Poff. Beulah E. Harris died on March 17, 2001 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 94.2,3 She POFF, Beulah H., 94, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home where she made her home for the past three years. She was born March 26, 1906 to the late Issac and Marthea Harris. Mrs. Poff was predeceased by her husband, Ewell Poff; and four brothers and sisters. She leaves behind a daughter, Bobbie J. Martin, of Floyd, a granddaughter and husband, Deborah and Dan Snellings of Floyd; a grandson, Ervin Martin, Hilton Head, S.C; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Erika Snellings of Floyd. A caring and warm person, she dedicated her life to loving everyone. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her in return. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Burial will follow in the Keith Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. on March 19, 2001.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 79, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Ewell J. Poff b. March 15, 1905, d. March 5, 1994
Marriage*Beulah E. Harris married Ewell J. Poff, son of Charles Lafayette "Charley" Poff and Vanada Catherine "Vada" Weddle, on September 18, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah H. Poff obituary in the Mar 19, 2001 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Bobbie Jean Poff Martin obituary.
  7. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."

Bobbie Jean Poff1,2

F, b. October 21, 1933, d. September 7, 2023
FatherEwell J. Poff1,3,4,2 b. March 15, 1905, d. March 5, 1994
MotherBeulah E. Harris1,3,4,2 b. March 26, 1906, d. March 17, 2001
     Bobbie Jean Poff was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She Bobbie Jean Poff Martin, aged 89, of Floyd, peacefully passed away and joined her heavenly home on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah and Ewell Poff; as well as her infant brother. Bobbie was born in Willis, Virginia, on October 21, 1933. She had been a devoted member of the Topeco Church of the Brethren for over 50 years, actively participating as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School Director, and serving on various committees. Her last role within the church was as the President of the Topeco Women's Club. In 1950, she proudly graduated from Willis High School, where she played as a starting forward for the Willis Eagles. Bobbie later worked at Skyline Sportswear until its closure in 1985, after which she began a 25-year career at Walmart until her retirement. Following retirement, she devoted her time to assisting at Maberry Funeral Home. Amidst her work commitments, Bobbie consistently supported her children in all their endeavors, including the FCHS band and various sporting events. She played a pivotal role in establishing the Floyd County Booster Club, where she served as President. After her children graduated, she enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to support her grandchildren in their school activities and volunteered at their school. For over two decades, Bobbie was an active member of the Rebekah Lodge, serving as both treasurer and President of the Association. Even after her tenure as President, she continued to be involved in the Lodge and was honored with the highest recognition during a pinning ceremony, with the assistance of her grandchildren. Bobbie is survived by her beloved family, whom she cherished above all else. She leaves behind her daughter, Deborah Snellings of Floyd; and her son, Ervin Martin of Alexandria. Her legacy continues through her two grandchildren, Brandon (Krystal) Snellings of Richmond and Erika Snellings (Alyssa Castillo) of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Bobbie's great-grandchildren, Carson Snellings, Madelyn Snellings, and Olivia Snellings, all from Richmond, were a source of immense joy in her life. She shared a special bond with two close friends, Jo Ann Maberry, with whom she attended Lodge meetings and various children's activities - some even mistook them for sisters, and her cousin friend, Freeda "Pete" Harris, with whom she conversed two or three times daily. Additionally, she was a cherished member of the Harris/Poff family, receiving unwavering support from several nieces and nephews during her final days at home. Interment will follow in Topeco Cemetery.2 She was born on October 21, 1933 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Calvin Coves Martin on June 22, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 22, 1952,her married name was Martin. Bobbie Jean Poff and Calvin Coves Martin were divorced on June 24, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Bobbie Jean Poff died on September 7, 2023 at Virginia at age 89.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 79, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Calvin Coves Martin b. May 25, 1927, d. May 17, 1982
Marriage*Bobbie Jean Poff married Calvin Coves Martin on June 22, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Bobbie Jean Poff and Calvin Coves Martin were divorced on June 24, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Ervin Martin2
  • Deborah Lynn Martin6,3,2

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Bobbie Jean Poff Martin obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah H. Poff obituary in the Mar 19, 2001 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Infant Poff

M, b. 1939, d. 1939
FatherEwell J. Poff1,2 b. March 15, 1905, d. March 5, 1994
MotherBeulah E. Harris1,2 b. March 26, 1906, d. March 17, 2001
     Infant Poff died in 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  2. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Bobbie Jean Poff Martin obituary.

Calvin Coves Martin1,2,3

M, b. May 25, 1927, d. May 17, 1982
     Calvin Coves Martin was buried at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, 2176 Duncans Chapel Road NW, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He was born on May 25, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Bobbie Jean Poff, daughter of Ewell J. Poff and Beulah E. Harris, on June 22, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Calvin Coves Martin and Bobbie Jean Poff were divorced on June 24, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Calvin Coves Martin died on May 17, 1982 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 54.6,4,2

Family

Bobbie Jean Poff b. October 21, 1933, d. September 7, 2023
Marriage*He married Bobbie Jean Poff, daughter of Ewell J. Poff and Beulah E. Harris, on June 22, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Calvin Coves Martin and Bobbie Jean Poff were divorced on June 24, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Ervin Martin
  • Deborah Lynn Martin7

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, 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. [S13099] Duncan Chapel Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  7. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nora Emma Alderman1,2,3,4

F, b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
FatherHamilton H. Alderman1
MotherNorah V. Leake1
     Nora Emma Alderman was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 She was born on January 19, 1879 at Virginia.4 She married John Floyd Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on February 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of February 26, 1896,her married name was Poff. Nora Emma Alderman Emma Alderman Poff, 82, died at the home of her daughter in Radford this morning. Surviving are six sons, William J. Poff, Glen Ferris, W. Va; James C. Poff, Murry J. Poff and Joseph L. Poff, all of Radford; Harry L. Poff, Salem; Henry F. Poff, Willis; five daughters, Mrs. Rosa Alderman, Radford; Mrs. Stella Sowers, Willis; Mrs. Arlie Phillips, Roanoke; Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Snowa Clark, Charlton Heights, W. Va. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mayberry Funeral Home in Floyd. Burial will be at Keith Cemetery in Willis. The body is at Mayberry Funeral Home in Floyd. on September 29, 1961.3 She died on September 29, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 82.5,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 234, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia10

Family

John Floyd Poff b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
Marriage*Nora Emma Alderman married John Floyd Poff, son of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on February 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Clark marriage record.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Poff marriage record.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Arlie Ada Poff1

F, b. January 5, 1905, d. November 8, 1978
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,3,4,5,1 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,3,4,6,5,1 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Arlie Ada Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-0390.8 She was born on January 5, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,8,5 She married Lumie Clyde Phillips, son of Charles Edward "Charlie" Phillips and Laura Alice Goad, on December 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 27, 1924,her married name was Phillips. As of April 3, 1965,her married name was Short.1 Arlie Ada Poff married David Thomas "Tom" Short on April 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1 Arlie Ada Poff died on November 8, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 197, District 22, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona9
1940Dwelling 453, District 23-23, Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia10

Family 1

Lumie Clyde Phillips b. December 26, 1900, d. July 13, 1942
Marriage*Arlie Ada Poff married Lumie Clyde Phillips, son of Charles Edward "Charlie" Phillips and Laura Alice Goad, on December 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

David Thomas "Tom" Short b. circa 1896
Marriage*Arlie Ada Poff married David Thomas "Tom" Short on April 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  7. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff1,2

M, b. January 30, 1921, d. February 5, 2002
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,4 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,5,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 225-14-8658.6 He was born on January 30, 1921 at Radford, Virginia.6,7 He married Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe on December 21, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.2,7 Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff died on February 5, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,6 He POFF, Joseph Lewis, 81, of Belspring, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2002, at the Virginia Veteran's Home Care in Salem. He was a U.S. Marine veteran having served in WWII and was a retired welder with Lynchburg Foundry with 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Angie R. Poff of Belspring; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia A. and Floyd J. Easter of Dublin and Nancy and Larry Albert of Parrott; a son, John W. and Della Poff of Staffordsville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with Rev. Terri Gregory officiating. Members of V.F.W. Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on February 6, 2002.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 234, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Cotton mill weaver4

Family

Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe b. June 30, 1924, d. November 27, 2005
Marriage*Joseph Lewis "Joe" Poff married Angie Fuqua Ratcliffe on December 21, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Lewis Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Angie Ratcliffe Poff obituary in the Nov 28, 2005 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Julia Ann Poff Easter obituary in the Jun 21, 2019 edition.

Laura Rachel Poff1,2

F, b. September 28, 1911, d. January 23, 1981
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 274-26-2232.5 Laura Rachel Poff was born on September 28, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.6,2,7 As of September 4, 1933,her married name was Hill. Laura Rachel Poff died on January 23, 1981 at Holmes Co., Ohio, at age 69.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Edgar Alderman1
1940Dwelling 261, District 89-242, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio9

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. b. June 28, 1905, d. October 10, 1976
Marriage*Laura Rachel Poff married Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2144] Head-Gordon Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21859472/person/1143592196
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William John "Willie" Poff1,2

M, b. July 1, 1900, d. January 19, 1970
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,1,4 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,1,4,5 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 236-01-7928.6 William John "Willie" Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on July 1, 1900 at Virginia.7,6 He married Nellie Isabelle Clark on July 1, 1934 at Glen Ferris, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,8,2 William John "Willie" Poff died on January 19, 1970 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 69.2 He POFF, William John — Service 1 p.m. today, Glen Ferris United Methodist Church, the Rev. C. E. Myers. Montgomery Memorial Park. Mr. Poff, 69, of Glen Ferris, Fayette County, died Monday at Jackson General Hospital at Ripley. Retired employee of Union Carbide Metals Co. at Alloy, member of Lutheran Church at Willis, Va. Surviving: widow, Nellie Clark Poff; son, W. Nile of Brantley, Ala; daughters, Mrs. Nordene White of Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Sharon Kennedy of Alexandria, Va; stepdaughter, Mrs. Marjorie Dorsey of Cottageville; brothers, Henry of Willis, Va., Murray of Roanoke, Va., Harry of Salem, Va., Joe of Radford, Va; sisters, Mrs. Raymond Clark of Charlton Heights, Mrs. Edgar Alderman of Radford, Va., Mrs. Jabe Sowers of Willis, Va., Mrs. Thomas Short of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Theodore Hill of Akron, Ohio. Combs Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge. on January 22, 1970.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 302, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 420, District 10-103, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1
1940Alloy plant painter9
1950Packing clerk10

Family

Nellie Isabelle Clark b. May 27, 1918, d. May 20, 2009
Marriage*William John "Willie" Poff married Nellie Isabelle Clark on July 1, 1934 at Glen Ferris, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From William John Poff obituary in the Jan 22, 1970 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Clark marriage record.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S1906] Coastal Courier, From the Nellie Isabelle Poff obituary in the May 20, 2009 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2101] Jackson Herald, The, From the Marjorie Mae Dorsey obituary in the Jan 5, 2010 edition.
  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 White-Poff marriage record.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Christopher Poff1

M, b. August 8, 1902, d. November 8, 1966
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,3,1 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,3,4,1 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     James Christopher Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,1 He was born on August 8, 1902 at Virginia.1 He married Emma Mae Freeman, daughter of Floyd W. Freeman and Janie Webster, on May 5, 1930.6,1 James Christopher Poff died on November 8, 1966 at Radford, Virginia, at age 64.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 55, District 24, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 168, District 117-4, Radford, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Auto mechanic7
1940Pipe foundry laborer8

Family

Emma Mae Freeman b. October 31, 1913, d. May 1, 2007
Marriage*James Christopher Poff married Emma Mae Freeman, daughter of Floyd W. Freeman and Janie Webster, on May 5, 1930.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  5. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Zetta Poff Cromer obituary in the Oct 11, 2012 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mack Lee Poff obituary in the Jun 11, 2005 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff1,2

F, b. January 5, 1914, d. February 9, 1971
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,1 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,1,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on January 5, 1914 at Virginia. As of November 10, 1936,her married name was Clark.1 She married Raymond Robert Clark on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff died on February 9, 1971 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 57.2 She FLOYD - Snowa Poff Clark, 57, of Charlton Heights, W. Va., formerly of Floyd County, died Tuesday, February 9, 1971, in a Charleston, W. Va. hospital. She was the wife of Raymond Clark. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Rosie Alderman, Radford, Mrs. Stella Sowers, Willis, Mrs. Arlie Shortt, Roanoke, Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; four brothers, Murry Poff, Joe Poff, Radford, Harry Poff, Salem, Henry Poff, Willis. The funeral was Thursday, February 11, 1971, at 1 p.m. at Charlton Heights Methodist Church, Charlton Heights, with burial in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, W. Va. on February 18, 1971.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Edgar Alderman6
1940Dwelling 305, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

Raymond Robert Clark b. April 11, 1914, d. August 7, 1996
Marriage*Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff married Raymond Robert Clark on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Margaret Lynne Clark8,9,7
  • Marlene Gwyn Clark8,7
  • Suzanne Ray Clark10

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Poff marriage record.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Snowa Poff Clark obituary in the Feb 18, 1971 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  5. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Higgenbotham-Clark marriage record.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Skaggs-Clark wedding license announcement in the Oct 21, 1969 edition.

Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff1,2,3

F, b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
FatherJohn Floyd Poff1,2,4,5,6 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman1,2,4,5,7,6 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-0835.8 Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.3,6 She was born on October 3, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5,6 She married Edgar Mellon Alderman on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 As of July 26, 1916,her married name was Alderman. Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff died on September 30, 1973 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.3,6 She Mrs. Rosa Poff Alderman, 76, of Radford died Sunday in Radford. Surviving are her husband, Edgar Alderman, Radford; two daughters Mrs. Ruth Caldwell, Radford; Mrs. Imogene Lovern, Radford; five sons, Howard Alderman and Carl Alderman, both of Radford; Roy Alderman, Dublin; Ewell Alderman, Chester; Noblin Alderman, Martinsville; three brothers, Harry Poff; Salem; Murray Poff and Joseph Poff, both of Radford; three sisters, Mrs. Arlie Short, Vinton; Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Stella Sowers, Marion; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at Radford Wesleyan Church with burial in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The Rev. Paul Mckinley and the Rev. Robert Tucker will conduct the service. The body has been removed from DeVilbiss Funeral Home to the residence at 911 Noblin St. on October 1, 1973.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 417, District 17, Radford, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia11

Family

Edgar Mellon Alderman b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
Marriage*Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff married Edgar Mellon Alderman on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Caldwell Charlton obituary in the Nov 28, 2016 edition.

Stella Edna Poff1

F, b. August 5, 1898, d. June 28, 1974
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,3,1,4 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,3,1,5,4 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-2362.6 Stella Edna Poff was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on August 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4 She married James "Jabe" Sowers on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of August 10, 1919,her married name was Sowers. Stella Edna Poff died on June 28, 1974 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 75.6,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 79, District 11, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 141, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 121, District 2, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 98, District 32-4, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

James "Jabe" Sowers b. October 31, 1891, d. April 8, 1972
Marriage*Stella Edna Poff married James "Jabe" Sowers on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luther Alvin Sowers obituary in the Apr 3, 2005 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Leslie Sowers obituary in the Feb 6, 2003 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jo Ann Sowers Hale obituary in the May 15, 2018 edition.
  15. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Mabery Vaughn obituary in the Jun 6, 2015 edition.

Henry Flemon Poff1,2

M, b. August 24, 1909, d. June 26, 1973
FatherJohn Floyd Poff3,4,5,2 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman3,4,5,6,2 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8266.7 Henry Flemon Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2 He was born on August 24, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2 He married Iris Emma Dickerson on June 21, 1937.9,1,10,2,11 Henry Flemon Poff died on June 26, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.8,1,2 He WILLIS -- Henry Flemon Poff, age 63, died June 26, 1973. Surviving are his wife, Iris Dickerson Poff, Willis, two daughters, Mrs. Annette Weeks, Willis, Mrs. Roselyn Hylton, Willis; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Alderman, Radford, Mrs. Stella Sowers, Willis, Mrs. Arlie Shortt, Roanoke, Mrs. Laura Hill, Akron, Ohio; three brothers, Harry L. Poff, Salem, Murry J. Poff, Radford, Joe L. Poff, Radford and four grandchildren. Services were held at St. Marks Lutheran Church on Friday, June 29, at 2 p.m. they were conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Price and the Rev. Gary Kelley. Interment was held in Willis Centery. on July 19, 1973.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 51, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 62, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Lumber mill laborer5
1940Lumbermill sawer10

Family

Iris Emma Dickerson b. April 8, 1918, d. December 25, 2017
Marriage*Henry Flemon Poff married Iris Emma Dickerson on June 21, 1937.9,1,10,2,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Flemon Poff obituary in the Jul 19, 1973 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the 80th birthday article about Iris Dickerson Poff in the May 8, 2008 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Iris Emma Dickerson Poff obituary.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annette Poff Weeks obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  14. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Murry John Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. October 24, 1918, d. May 12, 1999
FatherJohn Floyd Poff2,10,11,12,4,5 b. August 1, 1874, d. September 20, 1952
MotherNora Emma Alderman2,10,11,13,12,4,5 b. January 19, 1879, d. September 29, 1961
     Murry John Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3066.14 He was born on October 24, 1918 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.14,2,3,4,6 He married Oakey Lene Poff, daughter of William Easom Poff and Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins, on December 3, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Murry John Poff died on May 12, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.14,1,6,8,7,9 He POFF, Murry John, 80, of Floyd, died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Salem. Surviving is his wife, Oakey P. Poff of Floyd; brother, Joe Poff of Radford, and also several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 11a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home. on May 14, 1999.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 121, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 234, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 331, District 118-3, Radford, Virginia15

Occupation

1940Cotton mill inspector12
1950Railroad laborer15

Family

Oakey Lene Poff b. March 22, 1923, d. February 13, 2003
Marriage*Murry John Poff married Oakey Lene Poff, daughter of William Easom Poff and Demaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins, on December 3, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Murry John Poff obituary in the May 14, 1999 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Emma Alderman Poff obituary in the Sep 29, 1961 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr.1

M, b. June 28, 1905, d. October 10, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 274-03-7437.2 Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. was born on June 28, 1905 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Laura Rachel Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.3,4,5 Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. died on October 10, 1976 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 71.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 261, District 89-242, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer7

Family

Laura Rachel Poff b. September 28, 1911, d. January 23, 1981
Marriage*Theodore Benjamin Hill Sr. married Laura Rachel Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on September 4, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  4. [S2144] Head-Gordon Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21859472/person/1143592196
  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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Raymond Robert Clark1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 11, 1914, d. August 7, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-2751.6 Raymond Robert Clark was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 11, 1914 at Glen Ferris, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,6,4,5 He married Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 Raymond Robert Clark died on August 7, 1996 at West Virginia at age 82.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 305, District 10-4, Falls, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Alloy plant worker7

Family

Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff b. January 5, 1914, d. February 9, 1971
Marriage*Raymond Robert Clark married Snowa Lena "Snowy" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on November 10, 1936 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Margaret Lynne Clark8,9,7
  • Marlene Gwyn Clark8,7
  • Suzanne Ray Clark10

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clark-Poff marriage record.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Snowa Poff Clark obituary in the Feb 18, 1971 edition.
  3. [S3780] Montgomery Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Higgenbotham-Clark marriage record.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Skaggs-Clark wedding license announcement in the Oct 21, 1969 edition.

Edgar Mellon Alderman1

M, b. July 23, 1896, d. January 12, 1986
     Edgar Mellon Alderman was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 227-05-9223.2 He was born on July 23, 1896 at Virginia.2,1 He married Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1 Edgar Mellon Alderman died on January 12, 1986 at Radford, Virginia, at age 89.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 417, District 17, Radford, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 67, District 2, Radford, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 180, District 117-2, Radford, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Railroad shop carpenter5
1930Iron pipe works carpenter6
1940Pipe shop carpenter7

Family

Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff b. October 3, 1896, d. September 30, 1973
Marriage*Edgar Mellon Alderman married Rosa Virginia "Rosie" Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on July 26, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Rosa Poff Alderman obituary in the Oct 1, 1973 edition.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Caldwell Charlton obituary in the Nov 28, 2016 edition.

James "Jabe" Sowers1,2,3,4

M, b. October 31, 1891, d. April 8, 1972
     James "Jabe" Sowers was buried at Barringer-Maberry Cemetery, on a hill on south side of Rt. 799, 3.5 miles east of Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 223-24-9289.6 He was born on October 31, 1891 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4 He married Stella Edna Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 James "Jabe" Sowers died on April 8, 1972 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 80.6,4

Census Records

1920Farmer7
1920Dwelling 141, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 121, District 2, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 98, District 32-4, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer2
1940Farm operator8

Family

Stella Edna Poff b. August 5, 1898, d. June 28, 1974
Marriage*James "Jabe" Sowers married Stella Edna Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on August 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luther Alvin Sowers obituary in the Apr 3, 2005 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Leslie Sowers obituary in the Feb 6, 2003 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jo Ann Sowers Hale obituary in the May 15, 2018 edition.
  13. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Mabery Vaughn obituary in the Jun 6, 2015 edition.

Iris Emma Dickerson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 8, 1918, d. December 25, 2017
     Iris Emma Dickerson was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She Iris Emma Dickerson Poff, 99 of Willis, passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms, Monday, December 25, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry Poff as well as daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Billy Weeks. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Roselyn and Clinton Hylton; grandchildren, Larry Weeks, June (Danny) Sutphin, Ruth (Tony) Elliott, Ann (Clifford) Boyd; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; two great great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Dickerson; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Robin Murphy. Interment in the Willis Cemetery.5 She was born on April 8, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,6 She married Henry Flemon Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on June 21, 1937.1,2,4,8,5 As of June 21, 1937,her married name was Poff. Iris Emma Dickerson died on December 25, 2017 at Virginia at age 99.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Henry Flemon Poff b. August 24, 1909, d. June 26, 1973
Marriage*Iris Emma Dickerson married Henry Flemon Poff, son of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on June 21, 1937.1,2,4,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the 80th birthday article about Iris Dickerson Poff in the May 8, 2008 edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Flemon Poff obituary in the Jul 19, 1973 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Larry Blane Dickerson obituary in the Mar 15, 1979 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Iris Emma Dickerson Poff obituary.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annette Poff Weeks obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  11. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Annette Lea Poff1

F, b. June 13, 1938, d. October 3, 2007
FatherHenry Flemon Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. August 24, 1909, d. June 26, 1973
MotherIris Emma Dickerson1,2,3,4,5 b. April 8, 1918, d. December 25, 2017
     Annette Lea Poff was buried at Willis Cemetery, atop a hill on south side of Rt. 772, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 13, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 She married Billy Clyde Weeks on June 20, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 As of June 20, 1959,her married name was Weeks. Annette Lea Poff died on October 3, 2007 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.2,6 She Annette Poff Weeks, 69, of Willis, Va. passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at home. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry F. Poff and husband, Billy C. Weeks. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dina Weeks; daughter and son-in-law, June and Danny Sutphin; grandsons, Dylan Weeks, Logan Weeks, and Devan Weeks; mother, Iris D. Poff; and sister and brother-in-law, Roselyn and Clinton Hylton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Willis, with the Rev. Philip Bouknight officiating. Interment will follow at Willis Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2007 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on October 4, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 32-3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Billy Clyde Weeks b. January 29, 1941, d. April 26, 2006
Marriage*Annette Lea Poff married Billy Clyde Weeks on June 20, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,5 
Children
  • Larry Wayne Weeks7,2,8
  • June Gay Weeks7,2,8

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annette Poff Weeks obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry Flemon Poff obituary in the Jul 19, 1973 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4284] Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., online http://www.maberryfuneralhome.com, From the Iris Emma Dickerson Poff obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Clyde Weeks obituary in the Apr 28, 2006 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William T. Stump

M, b. circa 1829
     William T. Stump Possibly killed in the Civil War. He was born circa 1829 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 He married Catherine Poff, daughter of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, on August 23, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 264, District 15, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of Fleming Poff1
1860Dwelling 484, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1850Laborer1
1860Farmer3

Family

Catherine Poff b. circa 1832
Marriage*William T. Stump married Catherine Poff, daughter of Anthony Poff and Sarah "Sally" Wilson, on August 23, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

William Floyd Stump1,2,3

M, b. February 14, 1856, d. April 4, 1938
FatherWilliam T. Stump4,5 b. circa 1829
MotherCatherine Poff5,4,6 b. circa 1832
     William Floyd Stump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on February 14, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 He married Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff, daughter of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on July 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 William Floyd Stump died on April 4, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.7,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 484, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 119, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 318, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 146, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 37, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 110, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 128, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1880Farmer9
1900Farm laborer1
1910Farmer2
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12

Family

Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff b. June 13, 1860, d. May 20, 1939
Marriage*William Floyd Stump married Sarah Catherine "Sallie" Poff, daughter of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on July 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  14. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

John F. Stump1,2

M, b. May 15, 1858
FatherWilliam T. Stump1,2 b. circa 1829
MotherCatherine Poff1,2 b. circa 1832
     John F. Stump Apparently died at a young age. He was born on May 15, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 484, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.