Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Isaac McKern¹

M, b. circa 1831, d. February 6, 1868

Father

Luke McKern b. circa 1785, d. September 26, 1847

Mother

Hannah Thrash² b. 1790, d. circa 1872

Isaac McKern was born circa 1831 at Orange Co., Indiana.³ He married Mary "Polly" Barton on December 8, 1853 at Henry Co., Iowa.¹ Isaac McKern died on February 6, 1868 at Washington Co., Oregon.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1297, Tippecanoe Township, Henry Co., Iowa

Occupation

1850

Farmer²

Family

Mary "Polly" Barton b. circa 1835

Marriage*

Isaac McKern married Mary "Polly" Barton on December 8, 1853 at Henry Co., Iowa.¹

Children

Mary Lucy McKern+⁴ b. February 25, 1855, d. October 25, 1930
William Thomas McKern+⁵ b. July 29, 1857, d. June 13, 1930
Anna "Annie" McKern^5,6,7 b. circa 1859, d. October 23, 1930
Luke David McKern+⁵ b. October 9, 1860, d. July 21, 1930
Henry H. McKern⁵ b. May 24, 1863, d. February 23, 1943
Asa E. McKern⁵ b. April 17, 1864, d. August 12, 1928
George Wilbur McKern+^5,8 b. March 24, 1866, d. December 30, 1911
Ella Maria McKern+⁵ b. May 22, 1869, d. February 11, 1945

Citations

[S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S1766] Charles Edwin Hunger's Genealogy, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hungerce&id=I12571
[S6685] Early Oregonian Search, online https://secure.sos.state.or.us/prs/personProfileSearch.do?earlyOregonian=true&searchReset=true
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
[S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
[S6684] Unknown compiler, Idaho, Select Deaths and Burials, 1907-1965.

Lamar Epperly^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 4, 1877, d. September 23, 1959

Father

John P. Epperly^1,2,4 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,2,4 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

Lamar Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 4, 1877 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Nora Bartee St. Clair on November 25, 1902 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,8 Lamar Epperly died on September 23, 1959 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^1,2,6 He BLUEFIELD — Lamar Epperly, 82, of Bluefield, president of Princess Dorothy Coal Co., died in a hospital here Wednesday night. Born in Floyd County, Va., he also had been affiliated with the Smokeless Fuel Co. and the Winding Gulf Collieries. His widow and a daughter survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday at, Christiansburg, Va. on September 24, 1959.⁶

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 272, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 310, District 79, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 94, District 195, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 51, District 11, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 156, District 28-20, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹²

Occupation

		President of Princess Dorothy Coal Company²
1910		Coal mine superintendent⁹
1920		Coal mine operator¹⁰
1930		Coal company manager¹¹
1940		Coal industry operator¹²

Family

Nora Bartee St. Clair b. July 2, 1886, d. February 6, 1967

Marriage*

Lamar Epperly married Nora Bartee St. Clair on November 25, 1902 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,8

Child

Alice Aylette Epperly+^{2,9,10,13,12,14,8} b. August 8, 1903, d. July 23, 1967

Citations

[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Lamar Epperly obituary in the Sep 24, 1959 edition.
[S1027] J.H. Garner Genealogy Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=labron0&id=I18511
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nora St. Clair Epperly obituary in the Feb 7, 1967 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Aylett Epperly Cornett death record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alice Epperly Cornett obituary in the Jul 24, 1967 edition.

Clarence Epperly^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. January 13, 1879, d. June 5, 1972

Father

John P. Epperly^1,5,7,8 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,5,7,8 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

His Social Security Number was 449-20-0753.⁹ Clarence Epperly was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^6,7 He was born on January 13, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,4,6,7,10 He married Jessie Hall on June 10, 1903 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁸ Clarence Epperly died on June 5, 1972 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 93.^1,9,11,6,7

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 272, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 429, District 91, Justice Precinct 1, Tarrant Co., Texas

¹²

1920

Dwelling 212, District 91, Polytechnic, Tarrant Co., Texas

1930

Dwelling 398, District 77, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

1940

Dwelling 14, District 257-131, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

¹³

1950

Dwelling 212, District 261-253B, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

¹⁴

Occupation

1910		Carpenter contractor¹²
1920		House carpenter³
1930		Carpenter general contractor²
1940		Construction contractor¹³
1950		Construction contractor¹⁴

Family

Jessie Hall b. February 20, 1884, d. March 2, 1978

Marriage*

Clarence Epperly married Jessie Hall on June 10, 1903 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁸

Children

Leslie M. Epperly^1,3,12,7 b. May 29, 1904, d. December 17, 1926
Donald T. "Don" Epperly^1,2,3,12 b. May 10, 1906, d. August 16, 1994

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3276] Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hattie Irving Epperly^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 1, 1880, d. 1902

Father

John P. Epperly^1,5,3,6,4 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,5,3,6,4 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

Hattie Irving Epperly was born on May 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 She married John Jessie Gearheart Sr., son of Henry G. Gearheart and Mary Unknown, on October 2, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3 As of October 2, 1901,her married name was Gearheart. Hattie Irving Epperly died in 1902 at West Virginia.⁷

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 272, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 55, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

John Jessie Gearheart Sr. b. September 23, 1879, d. June 6, 1928

Marriage*

Hattie Irving Epperly married John Jessie Gearheart Sr., son of Henry G. Gearheart and Mary Unknown, on October 2, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,3

Child

John Jessie Gearheart Jr.^1,2 b. circa 1902, d. before 1910

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1013] Fitzgerald, Wright, Williams, Buchanan, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3141076&id=I03699
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.

Annie Chloe Epperly^1,2

F, b. April 20, 1882, d. December 28, 1953

Father

John P. Epperly^1,3 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,3 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

Annie Chloe Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 20, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 As of July 30, 1902,her married name was James.¹ She married Lindsey Oker "L. O." James, son of Charles William James and Rosabelle "Rosy" Akers, on July 30, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 Annie Chloe Epperly died on December 28, 1953 at age 71.^1,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 55, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 513, District 76, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 3, District 54, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 31, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 2, District 24-26, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Lindsey Oker "L. O." James b. June 29, 1878, d. November 16, 1949

Marriage*

Annie Chloe Epperly married Lindsey Oker "L. O." James, son of Charles William James and Rosabelle "Rosy" Akers, on July 30, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1

Children

Irene James^5,1 b. circa 1903, d. before April 28, 1910
Edna Virginia James+^6,1,7,10 b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000
Nellie Mildred James^7,8,1,9,11 b. March 23, 1912, d. July 2, 1988

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S1013] Fitzgerald, Wright, Williams, Buchanan, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3141076&id=I03699
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Maury L. Epperly^1,2,3

M, b. June 25, 1883, d. October 23, 1949

Father

John P. Epperly^1,4 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,4 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

Maury L. Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 He was born on June 25, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Bessie A. Chambers circa 1913.^1,7 Maury L. Epperly died on October 23, 1949 at Virginia at age 66.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 55, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 214, District 67, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 171, District 94, Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland

1930

Dwelling 356, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 558, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1910		House carpenter⁸
1920		Farmer²
1930		Coal mine outside foreman⁷
1940		Coal mine superintendent⁹

Family

Bessie A. Chambers b. February 7, 1891, d. January 3, 1982

Marriage*

Maury L. Epperly married Bessie A. Chambers circa 1913.^1,7

Child

Eleanor Willie Mae Epperly+^2,7,1,10,11 b. April 11, 1915, d. February 5, 1961

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S1013] Fitzgerald, Wright, Williams, Buchanan, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3141076&id=I03699
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roscoe Lee Epperly^1,2,3

M, b. April 19, 1885, d. September 27, 1975

Father

John P. Epperly^2,4,5,6 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^2,4,5 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

Roscoe Lee Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 228-16-0201.⁸ He was born on April 19, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 30, 1885.^7,2,8,3 He married Irrie May Williams, daughter of Andrew Williams, on June 21, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,5 Roscoe Lee Epperly died on September 27, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.^7,2,9

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 55, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 292, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 6, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 84, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 254, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer⁶
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Carpenter¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Irrie May Williams b. October 10, 1897, d. June 29, 1947

Marriage*

Roscoe Lee Epperly married Irrie May Williams, daughter of Andrew Williams, on June 21, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,5

Children

Kennith Lee Epperly^2,10,11 b. January 4, 1916, d. March 12, 1968
Kermit Lee Epperly+^2,10,11,12 b. January 4, 1916, d. April 19, 1982
William Maury Epperly+^2,10,11 b. December 25, 1917, d. September 4, 1985
Earnest Edward "Ed" Epperly+^2,11,10,12 b. February 18, 1919, d. June 13, 1994

Citations

[S792] Sue Williams Price, "Irrie May Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 30, 2002.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Perry Epperly^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 20, 1886, d. March 7, 1961

Father

John P. Epperly^1,7,8,9,5 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,8,7,5 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

William Perry Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,3,4,5 He was born on December 20, 1886 at Harless, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,2,5,6,4 He married Ruby Gay Chandler on April 27, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,5 William Perry Epperly died on March 7, 1961 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^10,1,3,4,5 He William Perry Epperly, 74, died Tuesday morning at his home in Christiansburg. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Epperly, a daughter, Miss Opal Epperly, Christiansburg; two sons, J. Burton Epperly, Christiansburg, W. Rangel Epperly, Pulaski; two brothers, Clarence Epperly, Ft. Worth, Tex., R. L. Epperly, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Collins and Mrs. Ed Collins, both of Christiansburg; one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m Thursday in the Calvary Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The body will remain at the Richardson Funeral Home until one hour before the service. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Heart Fund. on March 8, 1961.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 55, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 292, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 4, District 54, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 71, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 74, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1910		Lumber mill sawer⁹
1920		Carpenter¹¹
1930		Carpenter¹²
1940		Carpenter¹³

Family

Ruby Gay Chandler b. January 26, 1889, d. November 6, 1961

Marriage*

William Perry Epperly married Ruby Gay Chandler on April 27, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,5

Children

William Rangeley Epperly+^{1,12,14,11,3,15} b. March 31, 1912, d. November 12, 1969
James Burton Epperly^{1,12,11,3,13,16} b. May 16, 1916, d. November 21, 1998
Ella Opal Epperly^{1,12,3,13,17,16} b. October 4, 1926, d. January 29, 1994

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the William Perry Epperly obituary in the Mar 8, 1961 edition.
[S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Mary Malinda Epperly^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 4, 1889, d. April 18, 1980

Father

John P. Epperly^1,2,5,4 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,2,5,4 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

Mary Malinda Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-2482.⁷ She was born on September 4, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,4 She married Archie Brent Collins on August 8, 1909.^1,2,3,4 As of August 8, 1909,her married name was Collins. Mary Malinda Epperly died on April 18, 1980 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.^6,2,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 55, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 341, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 99, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 164, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 121, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Archie Brent Collins b. June 29, 1890, d. October 8, 1977

Marriage*

Mary Malinda Epperly married Archie Brent Collins on August 8, 1909.^1,2,3,4

Children

Mabel Blanche Collins+^{1,2,12,3,9,10,11,13,14} b. May 11, 1910, d. January 9, 2004
Rev. Dr. Claude Ray Collins+^{2,12,3,9,10,14} b. January 17, 1914, d. April 20, 2007
Clyde Ellett Collins+^{2,12,3,9,10,11,14,15} b. December 26, 1919, d. July 30, 2007

Citations

[S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde E. Collins obituary in the Aug 1, 2007 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, from the Claude R. Collins obituary in the Apr 22, 2007 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nancy Emma Epperly¹

F, b. September 4, 1889, d. December 25, 1961

Father

John P. Epperly^1,2 b. August 28, 1854, d. October 22, 1929

Mother

Elizabeth Ellen Akers^1,2 b. January 28, 1858, d. January 16, 1901

Nancy Emma Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 She was born on September 4, 1889 at Floyd or Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of circa 1908,her married name was Collins.⁴ She married Henry Edward Collins circa 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 Nancy Emma Epperly died on December 25, 1961 at age 72.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 55, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 342, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 127, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 345, District 6, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

Family

Henry Edward Collins b. June 10, 1879, d. June 7, 1958

Marriage*

Nancy Emma Epperly married Henry Edward Collins circa 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Henry Edward Collins^1,2,3

M, b. June 10, 1879, d. June 7, 1958

Henry Edward Collins was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on June 10, 1879 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Nancy Emma Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, circa 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 Henry Edward Collins died on June 7, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^4,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 342, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 127, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 345, District 6, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1910		Carpenter⁵
1920		Carpenter⁶
1930		Painting contactor⁷

Family

Nancy Emma Epperly b. September 4, 1889, d. December 25, 1961

Marriage*

Henry Edward Collins married Nancy Emma Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, circa 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Nora Bartee St. Clair^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 2, 1886, d. February 6, 1967

Her Social Security Number was 233-72-2160.³ Nora Bartee St. Clair was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 2, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married Lamar Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on November 25, 1902 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 25, 1902,her married name was Epperly.² Nora Bartee St. Clair died on February 6, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^3,4 She Mrs. Nora St. Clair Epperly, of 2629 Bland Road, Bluefield, died Monday at 8:30 a.m. in Bluefield Sanitarium. She was the widow of Lamar Epperly, who died in 1969. Born in Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late William and Emma Susan Akers St. Clair. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia Daughters of Colonial Wars, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Huguenots Society, Founders of Manakintown, Va. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alice E Cornett, and one grandson, Robert Fleming Cornett. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. on February 7, 1967.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 310, District 79, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 94, District 195, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 51, District 11, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 156, District 28-20, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

Family

Lamar Epperly b. June 4, 1877, d. September 23, 1959

Marriage*

Nora Bartee St. Clair married Lamar Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on November 25, 1902 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4

Child

Alice Aylette Epperly+^1,5,6,9,10,4 b. August 8, 1903, d. July 23, 1967

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S1027] J.H. Garner Genealogy Database, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=labron0&id=I18511
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nora St. Clair Epperly death certificate.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nora St. Clair Epperly obituary in the Feb 7, 1967 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Aylett Epperly Cornett death record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alice Epperly Cornett obituary in the Jul 24, 1967 edition.

Alice Aylette Epperly^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 8, 1903, d. July 23, 1967

Father

Lamar Epperly^{1,5,6,3,7,8,9} b. June 4, 1877, d. September 23, 1959

Mother

Nora Bartee St. Clair^1,5,6,3,8,9 b. July 2, 1886, d. February 6, 1967

Alice Aylette Epperly was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8 She was born on August 8, 1903 at Glen Jean, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,8 As of January 5, 1926,her married name was Cornett.² She married Robert Fielding Cornett on January 5, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Alice Aylette Epperly and Robert Fielding Cornett were divorced before April 10, 1940.⁷ Alice Aylette Epperly died on July 23, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^3,8 She Mrs. Alice Epperly Cornett, 63, of 2629 Bland Road, Bluefield, died Sunday at ll a.m. in Bluefield Sanitarium. Born at Glen Jean, she was a daughter of the late Lamar and Nora St. Clair Epperly. She was a life member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She founded the Lydia Boggs Chapter of Children of the American Revolution, and was a member of the United Daughter of the Confederacy. She also was a member of the Huguenots Society, founders of Manakintown, Va., and was geneologist of the West Virginia Daughters of Colonial Wars. Survivors include one son, Robert F. Cornett Jr. of Bluefield. Entombment will follow in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers: Robert Richardson, George Richardson III, A. A. Modena, A. J. Lubliner, Clyde Collins and William Alexander. on July 24, 1967.⁸

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 310, District 79, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 94, District 195, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 467, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 156, District 28-20, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

Family

Robert Fielding Cornett b. October 6, 1903, d. March 23, 1964

Marriage*

Alice Aylette Epperly married Robert Fielding Cornett on January 5, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4

Divorce*

Alice Aylette Epperly and Robert Fielding Cornett were divorced before April 10, 1940.⁷

Child

Robert Fielding Cornett Jr.^1,10,7,8,9 b. March 13, 1929

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cornett-Epperly marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Aylett Epperly Cornett death record.
[S2946] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2204&enc=1
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alice Epperly Cornett obituary in the Jul 24, 1967 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nora St. Clair Epperly obituary in the Feb 7, 1967 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Robert Fielding Cornett^1,2,3,4

M, b. October 6, 1903, d. March 23, 1964

Robert Fielding Cornett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 6, 1903 at Spring Valley, Grayson Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Oct 4, 1903.^2,3,5 He married Alice Aylette Epperly, daughter of Lamar Epperly and Nora Bartee St. Clair, on January 5, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Robert Fielding Cornett and Alice Aylette Epperly were divorced before April 10, 1940.⁶ Robert Fielding Cornett died on March 23, 1964 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.⁷ He Robert F. Cornett, 60, of Beckley, died Monday night in a Beckley hospital following a stroke. Born in Grasson County, Va., Cornett had been a life insurance representative in Beckley for the past 17 years. Cornett was a member of the Beckley Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge 96 and the Elks Logde. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nola Cornett: a son, Robert Cornett, Jr., Bluefield; a daughter, Robin Cornett of Parkersburg; a brother, Walter M. Cornett of Waverly, O; two sisters, Mrs. Alex Davis and Mrs. Elmo Davis of Max Meadows, Va. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Beckley. on March 25, 1964.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 467, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Coal company bookkeeper⁸

Family

Alice Aylette Epperly b. August 8, 1903, d. July 23, 1967

Marriage*

Robert Fielding Cornett married Alice Aylette Epperly, daughter of Lamar Epperly and Nora Bartee St. Clair, on January 5, 1926 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5

Divorce*

Robert Fielding Cornett and Alice Aylette Epperly were divorced before April 10, 1940.⁶

Child

Robert Fielding Cornett Jr.^9,8,4 b. March 13, 1929

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cornett-Epperly marriage record.
[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.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert F. Cornett obituary in the Mar 25, 1964 edition.
[S2946] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2204&enc=1
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert F. Cornett death record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Robert Fielding Cornett Jr.^1,2,3

M, b. March 13, 1929

Father

Robert Fielding Cornett^4,1,5 b. October 6, 1903, d. March 23, 1964

Mother

Alice Aylette Epperly^4,1,6,7,8 b. August 8, 1903, d. July 23, 1967

Robert Fielding Cornett Jr. was born on March 13, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 467, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 156, District 28-20, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁶

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2946] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2204&enc=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.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert F. Cornett obituary in the Mar 25, 1964 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alice Epperly Cornett obituary in the Jul 24, 1967 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nora St. Clair Epperly obituary in the Feb 7, 1967 edition.

Jessie Hall¹

F, b. February 20, 1884, d. March 2, 1978

Jessie Hall was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 455-17-9763.⁴ She was born on February 20, 1884 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,2,1,3 She married Clarence Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on June 10, 1903 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 10, 1903,her married name was Epperly.¹ Jessie Hall died on March 2, 1978 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 94.^5,4,6,2,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 429, District 91, Justice Precinct 1, Tarrant Co., Texas

⁷

1920

Dwelling 212, District 91, Polytechnic, Tarrant Co., Texas

⁸

1930

Dwelling 398, District 77, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

⁹

1940

Dwelling 14, District 257-131, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 212, District 261-253B, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

¹¹

Family

Clarence Epperly b. January 13, 1879, d. June 5, 1972

Marriage*

Jessie Hall married Clarence Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on June 10, 1903 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Leslie M. Epperly^12,8,7,3 b. May 29, 1904, d. December 17, 1926
Donald T. "Don" Epperly^12,9,8,7 b. May 10, 1906, d. August 16, 1994

Citations

[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S3276] Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1013] Fitzgerald, Wright, Williams, Buchanan, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3141076&id=I03699
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Leslie M. Epperly^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 29, 1904, d. December 17, 1926

Father

Clarence Epperly^1,2,6,4 b. January 13, 1879, d. June 5, 1972

Mother

Jessie Hall^1,2,6,4 b. February 20, 1884, d. March 2, 1978

Leslie M. Epperly was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^4,5 He was born on May 29, 1904 at West Virginia.⁴ He died on December 17, 1926 at Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 22; Died from typhoid fever.^3,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 429, District 91, Justice Precinct 1, Tarrant Co., Texas

⁶

1920

Dwelling 212, District 91, Polytechnic, Tarrant Co., Texas

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S5569] Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Donald T. "Don" Epperly^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 10, 1906, d. August 16, 1994

Father

Clarence Epperly^1,2,3,6 b. January 13, 1879, d. June 5, 1972

Mother

Jessie Hall^1,2,3,6 b. February 20, 1884, d. March 2, 1978

His Social Security Number was 443-01-1411.⁷ Donald T. "Don" Epperly was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^4,5 He married Mary Isbell Roach.^1,8 Donald T. "Don" Epperly was born on May 10, 1906 at Ethel, Grayson Co., Texas.^7,5,9 He married Claudene Dews on April 23, 1983 at Tarrant Co., Texas.^10,11 Donald T. "Don" Epperly died on August 16, 1994 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 88.^7,12,5 He FORT WORTH - Don Epperly an architectural engineer died Tuesday at a Fort Worth care center. He was 88. Burial will be in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Mr Epperly was born in Grayson County and had lived in Fort Worth since 1908. He was a 1930 graduate of Texas A&M University. Mr. Epperly was an emeritus member of the American Institute of Architects. He was the widower of Mary Roach Epperly. Survivors: Wife Claudene Briggs Epperly of Fort Worth; stepson, William R. Briggs of Walnut, Calif; stepdaughter, Karen B. Janek of West; and four stepgrandchildren. on August 17, 1994.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 429, District 91, Justice Precinct 1, Tarrant Co., Texas

Enumerated as "John"⁶

1920

Dwelling 212, District 91, Polytechnic, Tarrant Co., Texas

1930

Dwelling 398, District 77, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

1940

Dwelling 148, District 257-159, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

¹³

Occupation

1940

Oil company draftsman¹³

Family 1

Mary Isbell Roach b. January 18, 1908, d. May 23, 1981

Marriage*

Donald T. "Don" Epperly married Mary Isbell Roach.^1,8

Family 2

Claudene Dews b. November 26, 1916, d. August 10, 2011

Marriage*

Donald T. "Don" Epperly married Claudene Dews on April 23, 1983 at Tarrant Co., Texas.^10,11

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3276] Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1643] Fort Worth Star-Telegram, From the Don Epperly obituary in the Aug 17, 1994 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[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.
[S963] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002.
[S1643] Fort Worth Star-Telegram, From the Claudene D. Briggs Epperly obituary in the Aug 12, 2011 edition.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Isbell Roach^1,2,3

F, b. January 18, 1908, d. May 23, 1981

Mary Isbell Roach married Donald T. "Don" Epperly, son of Clarence Epperly and Jessie Hall.^1,3 Mary Isbell Roach was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 452-96-0289.⁴ Her married name was Epperly. She was born on January 18, 1908 at Texas.^2,4,3 She died on May 23, 1981 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 73.^2,5,3

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 148, District 257-159, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas

⁶

Family

Donald T. "Don" Epperly b. May 10, 1906, d. August 16, 1994

Marriage*

Mary Isbell Roach married Donald T. "Don" Epperly, son of Clarence Epperly and Jessie Hall.^1,3

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S3276] Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Jessie Gearheart Sr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. September 23, 1879, d. June 6, 1928

Father

Henry G. Gearheart^2,4

Mother

Mary Unknown⁴

John Jessie Gearheart Sr. was born on September 23, 1879 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Sep 24, 1879.^2,3 He married Hattie Irving Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on October 2, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,4 John Jessie Gearheart Sr. died on June 6, 1928 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 48.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 374, District 21, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1910

Railroad engineer⁶

Family

Hattie Irving Epperly b. May 1, 1880, d. 1902

Marriage*

John Jessie Gearheart Sr. married Hattie Irving Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on October 2, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,4

Child

John Jessie Gearheart Jr.^1,7 b. circa 1902, d. before 1910

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Jessie Gearheart death certificate.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/

John Jessie Gearheart Jr.^1,2

M, b. circa 1902, d. before 1910

Father

John Jessie Gearheart Sr.^1,2 b. September 23, 1879, d. June 6, 1928

Mother

Hattie Irving Epperly^1,2 b. May 1, 1880, d. 1902

John Jessie Gearheart Jr. was born circa 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died before 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/

Lindsey Oker "L. O." James^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 29, 1878, d. November 16, 1949

Father

Charles William James^7,8,3 b. August 17, 1855, d. July 8, 1923

Mother

Rosabelle "Rosy" Akers^7,8,3 b. February 14, 1855, d. January 25, 1916

His Social Security Number was 232-14-2160.³ Lindsey Oker "L. O." James was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 29, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,3,6 He married Annie Chloe Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on July 30, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lindsey Oker "L. O." James died on November 16, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 71.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 28, District 24, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 513, District 76, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 3, District 54, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 31, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 2, District 24-26, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1910		Railroad inspector⁹
1920		House carpenter⁴
1930		Coal mine car repairman⁵
1940		Coal company car repairer¹⁰

Family

Annie Chloe Epperly b. April 20, 1882, d. December 28, 1953

Marriage*

Lindsey Oker "L. O." James married Annie Chloe Epperly, daughter of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, on July 30, 1902 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Irene James^11,2 b. circa 1903, d. before April 28, 1910
Edna Virginia James+^9,2,4,12 b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000
Nellie Mildred James^4,5,2,10,13 b. March 23, 1912, d. July 2, 1988

Citations

[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lindsey James death certificate.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S538] The Rose family of Montgomery County, Virginia, online http://community-2.webtv.net/mikebrowder/rose/
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1013] Fitzgerald, Wright, Williams, Buchanan, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3141076&id=I03699
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Irene James¹

F, b. circa 1903, d. before April 28, 1910

Father

Lindsey Oker "L. O." James^2,1 b. June 29, 1878, d. November 16, 1949

Mother

Annie Chloe Epperly^2,1 b. April 20, 1882, d. December 28, 1953

Irene James was born circa 1903.² She died before April 28, 1910; Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census.³

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S1013] Fitzgerald, Wright, Williams, Buchanan, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3141076&id=I03699
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Edna Virginia James¹

F, b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000

Father

Lindsey Oker "L. O." James^2,1,3,4 b. June 29, 1878, d. November 16, 1949

Mother

Annie Chloe Epperly^2,1,3,4 b. April 20, 1882, d. December 28, 1953

Edna Virginia James was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-7141.⁷ She was born on May 11, 1907 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,1,7,4 She married William Wallace "Sloke" Willard on July 3, 1923.^6,1,8 As of July 3, 1923,her married name was Willard. Edna Virginia James died on October 11, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.^6,7 She WILLARD, Edna James, 93, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Sloke" Willard, a son and daughter-in-law, James and Orpha Teel Willard, a daughter-in-law and grandson, Ruby Roop Willard and Leon Willard, also a sister, Nellie Nester. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Otto Epperly; a son, Raymond Willard, all of Christiansburg; five grandchildren and their spouses, Francine and Barry Helms, Kathy Willard, Mark and Barbara Willard, Suzanne and Leroy Linkous and Neil Willard; nine great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. She was a longtime member of Oak Grove Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14 T H at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Eugene "Pete" Flinchum. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon Friday at Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on October 13, 2000.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 513, District 76, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 3, District 54, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 55, District 5, Lee, Mingo Co., West Virginia

⁹

1940

Dweling 192, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

William Wallace "Sloke" Willard b. April 7, 1898, d. March 13, 1955

Marriage*

Edna Virginia James married William Wallace "Sloke" Willard on July 3, 1923.^6,1,8

Children

James Robert "Jimmy" Willard+^{5,6,9,1,11,12,10,13} b. October 13, 1924, d. August 13, 1999
Raymond Lindburgh Willard+^6,9,1,12,10 b. May 17, 1927, d. March 24, 2008
Irene Mae Willard+^6,1,12,10 b. May 1, 1930

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the Mary 26, 2008 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bessie A. Chambers^1,2,3

F, b. February 7, 1891, d. January 3, 1982

Bessie A. Chambers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on February 7, 1891 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Maury L. Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, circa 1913.^1,4 As of circa 1913,her married name was Epperly.⁴ Bessie A. Chambers died on January 3, 1982 at age 90.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 171, District 94, Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland

1930

Dwelling 356, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 558, District 28-52, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁵

Family

Maury L. Epperly b. June 25, 1883, d. October 23, 1949

Marriage*

Bessie A. Chambers married Maury L. Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Elizabeth Ellen Akers, circa 1913.^1,4

Child

Eleanor Willie Mae Epperly+^2,4,1,6,7 b. April 11, 1915, d. February 5, 1961

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eleanor Willie Mae Epperly^1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1915, d. February 5, 1961

Father

Maury L. Epperly^4,5,1,2,3 b. June 25, 1883, d. October 23, 1949

Mother

Bessie A. Chambers^4,5,1,2,3 b. February 7, 1891, d. January 3, 1982

Eleanor Willie Mae Epperly was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2 She was born on April 11, 1915 at Ethel, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,3 She married Haywood Daniel "Dan" Veasey on November 20, 1937 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3 As of November 20, 1937,her married name was Veasey.³ Eleanor Willie Mae Epperly died on February 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^1,6,2

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 171, District 94, Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland

⁴

1930

Dwelling 356, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 20, District 119-43, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Family

Haywood Daniel "Dan" Veasey b. February 27, 1912, d. February 21, 2003

Marriage*

Eleanor Willie Mae Epperly married Haywood Daniel "Dan" Veasey on November 20, 1937 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3

Children

William Maury Veasey+^1,7,8,3,9,10 b. November 20, 1938, d. September 14, 2011
Steven Wallace Veasey+^{1,7,8,11,3,9,10} b. March 19, 1940, d. March 15, 2007

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the H. Dan Veasey obituary in the Feb 23, 2003 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S8435] Moody-Connolly Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com, From the William M. Veasey obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stephen W. Veasey obituary in the Mar 17, 2007 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.