Mary P. Martin1

F, b. March, 1823, d. March 3, 1917
FatherMitchel Martin2,1
     Mary P. Martin was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born in March, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The 1900 Cansus has a birth date of Nov, 1826.3,1 She married Peter R. Conner, son of William R. "Billy Strong" Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, on March 8, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of March 8, 1849,her married name was Conner. Mary P. Martin died on March 3, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 126, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 458, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 147, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 470, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 28, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 113, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law James Collins9

Family

Peter R. Conner b. October, 1827
Marriage*Mary P. Martin married Peter R. Conner, son of William R. "Billy Strong" Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, on March 8, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary P. Conner death certificate.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Nellie May Jobes1,2

F, b. August 6, 1915, d. January 17, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 518-24-1665.3 Nellie May Jobes was buried at Prairie View Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.4,5 She was born on August 6, 1915 at Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho.3,5,2 She married Morris James Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 17, 1933 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.1 As of March 17, 1933,her married name was Epperly.1 Nellie May Jobes and Morris James Epperly were divorced on April 26, 1965 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.6 Nellie May Jobes died on January 17, 1989 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho, at age 73.3,5 She Services for Nellie (Jobes) Van Kirk, 73, will be today. Burial will follow at Prairie View Cemetery. Mrs. Van Kirk died Tuesday at Kootenal Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. Born at Spirit Lake, Idaho on May 6, 1915, she was a lifetime resident of Spirit Lake and Coeur d'Alene. Mrs. Van Kirk taught for many years in the Port Falls School District. She was a member of the auxiliary to the Kootenal Medical Center. Survivors include her husband of 22 years, William Charles Van Kirk Jr., at the home in Coeur d'Alene; two daughters, Jan Lampros of Beaverton, Oregon and Doreen Rogstad of Coeur d'Alene; two brothers, including Cal Jobes of Hayden Lake, Idaho; two sisters, Loretta Morris of St. Maries and Lois Hardin of Spokane; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. on January 21, 1989.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 200, District 28-49, Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho7
1950Dwelling 84, District 28-54, Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho8

Family

Morris James Epperly b. March 4, 1910, d. May 9, 1973
Marriage*Nellie May Jobes married Morris James Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 17, 1933 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.1 
Divorce* Nellie May Jobes and Morris James Epperly were divorced on April 26, 1965 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S11066] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1919, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5903] Prairie View Cemetery, Kootenai Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Nellie Jobes Van Kirk obituary in the Jan 21, 1989 edition.
  6. [S3989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, Divorce Index, 1947-1962.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Edith Doryne Epperly1,2,3

F, b. August 16, 1933
FatherMorris James Epperly4,1,5,6 b. March 4, 1910, d. May 9, 1973
MotherNellie May Jobes4,1,5,7 b. August 6, 1915, d. January 17, 1989
     Edith Doryne Epperly and Kenneth Duane Rogstad were divorced.8 Edith Doryne Epperly was born on August 16, 1933 at Idaho.1,3 As of October 27, 1951,her married name was Rogstad.2 She married Kenneth Duane Rogstad on October 27, 1951 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.2,6,9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 200, District 28-49, Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho1
1950Dwelling 84, District 28-54, Spirit Lake, Kootenai Co., Idaho5

Family

Kenneth Duane Rogstad b. October 20, 1931, d. June 14, 2004
Divorce*Edith Doryne Epperly and Kenneth Duane Rogstad were divorced.8 
Marriage* Edith Doryne Epperly married Kenneth Duane Rogstad on October 27, 1951 at Kootenai Co., Idaho.2,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S884] Upper Snake River Family History Center and Ricks College, Idaho, Marriage Index, 1842-1996.
  3. [S5902] Greenwood Cemetery, Kootenai Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7244] Coeur d'Alene Press, The, From the Morris J. Epperly obituary in the May 10, 1973 edition.
  7. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Nellie Jobes Van Kirk obituary in the Jan 21, 1989 edition.
  8. [S2146] Idaho Spokesman-Review, From the Kenneth Duane Rogstad obituary in the Jun 17, 2004 edition.
  9. [S6415] Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho, Marriage Records, 1863-1966.
  10. [S7244] Coeur d'Alene Press, The, From the Tim Terry Rogstad obituary in the Jun 22, 2020 edition.
  11. [S14242] English Funeral Chapels & Crematory, online www.englishfuneralchapel.com, From the Cindy Cae Roth obituary.

Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly1,2

F, b. January 9, 1947, d. September 12, 2023
FatherGeorge Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr.3,4,1,2,5,6,7 b. December 10, 1912, d. July 13, 2005
MotherRuth Estelle Maxey4,1,2,5,6,7 b. December 12, 1917, d. July 11, 1995
     Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly was buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.5,8 She was born on January 9, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5,8 She married Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. on December 7, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,1,2,5 As of December 7, 1963,her married name was Dove. Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly died on September 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 76.5 She Eva Jo Dove went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1947 to the late G. W. and Ruth Epperly in Roanoke, VA. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest "Ernie" Dove and her Brother, Roger Epperly. Eva Jo was a loving wife and mother. She taught music and piano lessons at Gateway Christian Academy and was a ministry leader of the Senior Saints and member of Gateway Church. She loved spending time with her family, friends, baking cakes with love and listening to Southern Gospel Music. She spent her life helping and serving others and letting her life show her love for Jesus. Left to cherish her memory are her Daughter, Shanna Simmons (David); Son, Wesley Dove (Nancy); Grandchildren, Kara Simmons Jeffcoat (Josh), Lauren Dove Koke (Jeremy), Cory Simmons (Brandy), Weston Dove, and Frannie Simkins; Great-Granddaughters Karleigh Jeffcoat and Baby Koke coming soon, Great Grandson Logan Jeffcoat, Brothers George Epperly and Neil Epperly (Jackie), Sisters-in-law Janice Hodge and Dianne Dove, Brother-in-law Calvin Dove as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and numerous friends. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Vincent Lee and the staff of JenCare, Dr. Stacy Rogers and the staff at Virginia Oncology and the nurses and caregivers from Westminster Canterbury at Home for your wisdom, kindness, compassion and peace you all provided to us. The graveside service will be held at Colonial Grove Memorial Park on Princess Anne Rd., Va. Beach. on September 17, 2023.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 37, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. b. March 3, 1943, d. June 7, 2018
Marriage*Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly married Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. on December 7, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,1,2,5 
Children
  • Shanna Leigh Dove3,1,5,9
  • Ernest Wesley Dove Jr.3,4,1,5,9

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Estelle Maxey Epperly obitutary in the Jul 13, 1995 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wilson Epperly obituary in the Jul 15, 2005 edition.
  5. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Eva Jo Dove obituary in the Sep 17, 2023 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2143] Stuart News, The, From the John Roger Epperly obituary in the Apr 18, 1986 edition.
  8. [S6250] Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ernest Dove, Sr. obituary in the Jun 9, 2018 edition.

Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr.1,2,3

M, b. March 3, 1943, d. June 7, 2018
     Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. Ernest (Ernie) Dove, Sr. Norfolk - Ernie went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1943 to the late Rev. Claude and Claudia Dove in Blacksburg, VA. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his Brother, Ted Dove. Ernie was a painter by trade and he was a partner of the Dove Paint and Wallpaper Company. He was a member of Gateway Church where he served as Bus Captain, Usher, Greeter and Senior Ministry Leader. Ernie loved spending time with family, hunting, fishing, Nascar and the NY Yankees. One of his greatest traits was that he never met a stranger. Left to cherish his memory are his Wife of 54 years, Eva Jo Dove; Daughter, Shanna Simmons (David); Son, Wesley Dove (Nancy); Grandchildren, Kara Simmons Jeffcoat (Josh), Lauren Dove, Cory Simmons, Weston Dove, and Frannie Simkins; Great-Granddaughter, Karleigh Jeffcoat; Sister, Janice Hodge; Brother, Calvin Dove (Darlene); Sister-in-law, Dianne Dove; Brothers-in-law, George Epperly and Neil Epperly (Jackie); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and numerous friends. Burial will be following the service at Colonial Grove Memorial Park on Princess Anne Rd., Va. Beach.4 He was buried at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.4,5 He was born on March 3, 1943 at Blacksburg, Virginia.4,5 He married Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly, daughter of George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr. and Ruth Estelle Maxey, on December 7, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3,7 Ernest Wesley "Ernie" Dove Sr. died on June 7, 2018 at Virginia at age 75.4,5

Family

Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly b. January 9, 1947, d. September 12, 2023
Marriage*He married Eva Joanne "Eva Jo" Epperly, daughter of George Wilson "G.W." Epperly Sr. and Ruth Estelle Maxey, on December 7, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3,7 
Children
  • Shanna Leigh Dove1,2,7,4
  • Ernest Wesley Dove Jr.1,6,2,7,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Estelle Maxey Epperly obitutary in the Jul 13, 1995 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ernest Dove, Sr. obituary in the Jun 9, 2018 edition.
  5. [S6250] Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wilson Epperly obituary in the Jul 15, 2005 edition.
  7. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Eva Jo Dove obituary in the Sep 17, 2023 edition.

Thelma Louise Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 16, 1917, d. January 14, 2015
     Thelma Louise Smith Thelma S. Epperly, 97 of Troutville, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was the widow of S. Earl Epperly. Her three brothers; Charlie E. Smith, Jr., William D. Smith, and Walter B. Smith, and three of her sisters; Belva L. Hall, Mildred E. Quick, and Evelyn Graham also preceded her in death. Mrs. Epperly was a talented seamstress and until very recently was still doing alterations. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Williams and her husband, Jim of Troutville, grandson, Jay Williams, granddaughter, Jennifer Lorman and her husband, Jeffrey, great-grandchildren; Janelle Lorman and Sarah Jessica Lorman, a sister, Darlene M. Graham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at the graveside at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg.3 She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on May 16, 1917 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Sidney Earl Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 5, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,5 As of March 5, 1938,her married name was Epperly.5 Thelma Louise Smith died on January 14, 2015 at Virginia at age 97.3

Family

Sidney Earl Epperly b. November 12, 1914, d. August 16, 2005
Marriage*She married Sidney Earl Epperly, son of John P. Epperly and Grace Earnest "Gracie" Rogers, on March 5, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,5 
Child
  • Charlotte Ernestine Epperly6,2,3,5

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Thelma S. Epperly obituary.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sidney Earl Epperly obituary in the Aug 18, 2005 edition.

William Homer Wickham1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
FatherBenjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham6 b. June 10, 1842, d. September 27, 1915
MotherMary "Polly" Sowers6 b. May 3, 1842, d. May 26, 1912
     William Homer Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on July 19, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 He married Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on April 28, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 William Homer Wickham married Delarence Leona Turman on July 5, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 William Homer Wickham William H. Wickham, 76 died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. H. Powell, on Route 5, this morning. He leaves the following children: V. H. Wickham, Roanoke, Mrs. Callie Beckelheimer, Mullins, W. Va., Frank R. Wickham, Cambria, R. R. Wickham, Salem, J. E. Wickham, Fort Pierce, Fla., and Mrs. Powell. Surviving also are two brothers: J. M. Wickham and G. Wickham, both of Roanoke, and a sister, Mrs. Ossie Smith, of Cambria. on June 3, 1944.7 He died on June 3, 1944 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.1,7,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 13, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 339, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 321, Enumeration District 81-16, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law Thomas Powell9

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1910Farmer4
1920Canning factory manager8

Family 1

Mary A. "Ella" Epperly b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
Marriage*William Homer Wickham married Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on April 28, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Family 2

Delarence Leona Turman b. circa 1875, d. before May 25, 1940
Marriage*William Homer Wickham married Delarence Leona Turman on July 5, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William H. Wickham obituary in the Jun 3, 1944 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  14. [S3136] Unknown compiler, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973.
  15. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham1

M, b. June 10, 1842, d. September 27, 1915
FatherLuCalvin Wickham1 b. January 12, 1817, d. February 14, 1903
MotherNancy E. Kinzie1 b. January 3, 1811, d. January 13, 1885
     Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He Served as a Private in Company A, Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army. Enumerated in Montgomery Co. Virginia in the 1910 Census. He was born on June 10, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary "Polly" Sowers, daughter of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on March 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham died on September 27, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.2

Family

Mary "Polly" Sowers b. May 3, 1842, d. May 26, 1912
Marriage*He married Mary "Polly" Sowers, daughter of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on March 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillie Alma Jennings death certificate.
  5. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Mary "Polly" Sowers1,2

F, b. May 3, 1842, d. May 26, 1912
FatherJohannes H. "John" Sowers3,2,1 b. September 12, 1797, d. December 1, 1876
MotherCatherine Lester3,1,2 b. circa 1802, d. March 5, 1885
     Mary "Polly" Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on May 3, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She married Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham, son of LuCalvin Wickham and Nancy E. Kinzie, on March 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of March 22, 1865,her married name was Wickham. Mary "Polly" Sowers died on May 26, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.4

Family

Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham b. June 10, 1842, d. September 27, 1915
Marriage*She married Benjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham, son of LuCalvin Wickham and Nancy E. Kinzie, on March 22, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S358] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book E, From the John H. Sowers will, page 451.
  4. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lillie Alma Jennings death certificate.
  7. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Evie Zela Wickham1,2

F, b. April 27, 1888, d. August 8, 1972
FatherWilliam Homer Wickham3,4,5,1,6 b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
MotherMary A. "Ella" Epperly3,4,5,1,6 b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-5076.7 Evie Zela Wickham was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She was born on April 27, 1888 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,6 As of circa 1912,her married name was Powell.8 She married Thomas Henry Powell circa 1912.8,3,2 Evie Zela Wickham died on August 8, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.9,1,2 She Evie Zela Wickham Powell, 84, of Rt. 8, Roanoke, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of Thomas Henry Powell. Surviving are three brothers, Frank R. Wickham, Christiansburg, Vivian H. Wickham, Roanoke, James E. Wickham, Falls Church. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. on August 9, 1972.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 13, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 283, District 36, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 309, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 321, Enumeration District 81-16, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 266, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Thomas Henry Powell b. June 27, 1887, d. January 4, 1983
Marriage*Evie Zela Wickham married Thomas Henry Powell circa 1912.8,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Evie Zela Wickham Powell obituary in the Aug 9, 1972 edition.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Callie Donia Wickham1,2,3

F, b. January 9, 1890, d. June 6, 1970
FatherWilliam Homer Wickham2,1,4,5,6 b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
MotherMary A. "Ella" Epperly1,2,4,5,7 b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
     Callie Donia Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 Her Social Security Number was 236-32-1244.9 She was born on January 9, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,8 She married William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer on March 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,2 As of March 7, 1911,her married name was Beckelheimer. Callie Donia Wickham died on June 6, 1970 at Beard, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3,11,8 She Funeral services for Mrs. Callie D. Beckelheimer, 80, of Mullens will be held today in the First United Methodist Church at Mullens. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Huffville, Va. She died Saturday in a Beard hospital after a long illness. on June 9, 1970.11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 13, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 34, District 162, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 83, District 14, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 12, District 41-21, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 100, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Family

William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer b. December 29, 1889, d. January 19, 1928
Marriage*Callie Donia Wickham married William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer on March 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William H. Wickham obituary in the Jun 3, 1944 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Epperly Wickham obituary in the Nov 8, 1929 edition.
  8. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Callie D. Beckelheimer obituary in the Jun 9, 1970 edition.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Lawrence Beckelheimer death certificate.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Lawrence Beckelheimer obituary in the Mar 6, 1958 edition.

Frank Radford Wickham1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 15, 1891, d. April 7, 1973
FatherWilliam Homer Wickham1,2,7,8,9,4,10 b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
MotherMary A. "Ella" Epperly1,2,7,8,11,4,10 b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
     His Social Security Number was 228-03-8829.12 Frank Radford Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,2,4,6 He was born on October 15, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers has a birth date of Sep 15, 1891.1,13,2,12,3,4,5,10,6 He married Clara Addie Lawrence, daughter of Joseph Edward Lawrence and Fannie Black Whiteworth, on September 24, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,2,6,15,4 As of April 12, 1930, Frank Radford Wickham lived at Dwelling 156, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.16 He died on April 7, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 81.13,2,4 He Frank R. Wickham, age 81, died Saturday morning in a Montgomery County hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1891, in Montgomery Co. Virginia. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clara Lawrence Wickham; daughters, Mrs. Allene Wickham Hively, Miami, Fla; Mrs. William (Frances) Williams, Christiansburg; Mrs. Steve (Louise) Papayanis, Brent Wood, Long Island, New York; Mrs. Houston (Ruth) Shelor, Christiansburg; Mrs. Raymond (Jean) Louis Clifton, Marietta, Ga; Mrs. Paul (Sandra) Zender, Cumberland, Md; a son, Howard Lawrence "Bud" Wickham, Rock Bridge Baths; two brothers, V. H. Wickham, Roanoke; Edward Wickham, Falls Church; also nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Wickham was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church where he taught the men's Bible class, bearing his name, The F. R. Wickham Bible Class. He was a past Master of McDaniel Masonic Lodge No. 86, in Christiansburg, of which he had been a member since 1926, also past commander of the Blacksburg Commandery No. 32 and a charter member and past High Priest of the Taylor Royal Arch Chapter No. 70. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. on April 9, 1973.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 13, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 433, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia17
1940Dwelling 71, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia18
1950Dwelling 235, District 61-21, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia19

Occupation

1920Retail grocery merchant17
1930Retail grocery store merchant16
1940Grocery store clerk18

Family

Clara Addie Lawrence b. January 14, 1893, d. October 12, 1987
Marriage*Frank Radford Wickham married Clara Addie Lawrence, daughter of Joseph Edward Lawrence and Fannie Black Whiteworth, on September 24, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,2,6,15,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank R. Wickham obituary in the Apr 9, 1973 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William H. Wickham obituary in the Jun 3, 1944 edition.
  10. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Epperly Wickham obituary in the Nov 8, 1929 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  14. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Lawrence Wickham obituary in the Oct 13, 1987 edition.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Wickham Williams obituary in the Dec 22, 1999 edition.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Wickham Shelor obituary in the Mar 31, 2014 edition.
  22. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  23. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lawrence Wickham obituary in the Apr 7, 1998 edition.
  24. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  25. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Archie Raymond Wickham1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. April 29, 1893, d. January 16, 1972
FatherWilliam Homer Wickham2,11,12,4,5,8 b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
MotherMary A. "Ella" Epperly2,11,12,4,5,8,13 b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
     His Social Security Number was 230-40-6396.14 Archie Raymond Wickham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,15,9,10 He was born on April 29, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.14,2,6,15,10,16 He married Earline Leva Hartman on March 24, 1936 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.7,8 Archie Raymond Wickham and Earline Leva Hartman were divorced on October 4, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Archie Raymond Wickham married Lelia Alverta Martin on June 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,9 Archie Raymond Wickham died on January 16, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,5,15,9,10,16 He Archie Raymond Wickham, 78, of 1710 Eddie St., Salem, died Sunday in a Salem hospital. He was a retired barber, owner and operator of Wickham Barber Shop for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Lelia Martn Wickham; a daughter, Mrs. Ella Goins, Delaware; three brothers, Frank R. Wickham, Christiansburg, Vivian H. Wickham, Roanoke, James E. Wickham, Falls Church; Mrs. Tom Powell, Roanoke. Burial in Sherwood Cemetery. on January 17, 1972.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 13, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 283, District 36, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Thomas Powell1
1930Dwelling 309, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Thomas Powell3
1940Dwelling 2, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 100, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1920Railroad machinist helper1
1930Barber3
1940Barber17
1950Barber18

Family 1

Earline Leva Hartman b. August 30, 1921, d. September 18, 1984
Marriage*Archie Raymond Wickham married Earline Leva Hartman on March 24, 1936 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.7,8 
Divorce* Archie Raymond Wickham and Earline Leva Hartman were divorced on October 4, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Child

Family 2

Lelia Alverta Martin b. October 6, 1898, d. June 9, 1985
Marriage*Archie Raymond Wickham married Lelia Alverta Martin on June 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,9 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Archie Raymond Wickham obituary in the Jan 17, 1972 edition.
  10. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Epperly Wickham obituary in the Nov 8, 1929 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Vivian Hensley Wickham1,2,3,4

M, b. September 30, 1895, d. December 1, 1983
FatherWilliam Homer Wickham1,5,6,3,4,7 b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
MotherMary A. "Ella" Epperly1,5,6,3,4,8 b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
     Vivian Hensley Wickham Vivian H. Wickham, 88, of Henderson, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 1983, in a New London nursing home after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 20, 1895 in Floyd County, Virginia and was a seven year resident of Henderson coming from Roanoke, Va. He was a retired physiotherapist aide for the veterans administration facilities at Roanoke, Va., and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army artillery veteran of World War I, holding the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clarice A. Wickham, Henderson; a daughter, Mrs. Chester Sinclair, Henderson; a brother, Ed J. Wickham, Blacksburg, Va; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was in Memorial Gardens.2 He was buried at Rusk County Memorial Gardens, Henderson, Rusk Co., Texas.2,9 His Social Security Number was 223-60-0115.10 He and Ethel Brown were divorced.11 Vivian Hensley Wickham was born on September 30, 1895 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,3,9,12,13 He married Ethel Brown on March 31, 1922 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.4 Vivian Hensley Wickham married Clarice Agatha Slusher on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,9,11 Vivian Hensley Wickham died on December 1, 1983 at New London, Rusk Co., Texas, at age 88.14,2,9,13

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 13, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 39, District 25, Woodland, Yolo Co., California15
1940Dwelling 88, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 15, District 81-44, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1930Sugar beet farm laborer15
1940Veteran's facility attendant16
1950Hospital attendant17

Family 1

Ethel Brown b. circa 1886
Divorce*Vivian Hensley Wickham and Ethel Brown were divorced.11 
Marriage* Vivian Hensley Wickham married Ethel Brown on March 31, 1922 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.4 

Family 2

Clarice Agatha Slusher b. January 28, 1900, d. March 1, 1992
Marriage*Vivian Hensley Wickham married Clarice Agatha Slusher on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,9,11 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vivian H. Wickham obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S3136] Unknown compiler, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973.
  4. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William H. Wickham obituary in the Jun 3, 1944 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Epperly Wickham obituary in the Nov 8, 1929 edition.
  9. [S6318] Rusk County Memorial Gardens, Rusk Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  12. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Edward Wickham1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 18, 1902, d. February 13, 1985
FatherWilliam Homer Wickham1,9,10,11,4 b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
MotherMary A. "Ella" Epperly1,9,10,12 b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
     James Edward Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-07-6892.14 He was born on August 18, 1902 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,1,14,4,6,8 He married Thelma Mae/May Gilmore on August 31, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore were divorced in 1942 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.15 James Edward Wickham married Velma Ellen Akers on June 1, 1942 at Orange Co., Florida.7 James Edward Wickham and Velma Ellen Akers were divorced on August 29, 1967 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.8 James Edward Wickham died on February 13, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 82.13,1,4,5 He James Edward Wickham, 82, of Blacksburg, formerly of Falls Church, died Wednesday in the Montgomery County Hospital. Survivors are two daughters, Pauline Rhoades of Florida and Doris Sowers of Radford; three sons, Raymond Wickham of Roanoke, Frank Wickham of Collinsville, and James E. Wickham Jr. of Florida; a, half brother, William Wickham of Floyd; 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on February 14, 1985.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 13, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 339, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 173, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 263, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 47, District 78-11, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1930Canning factory manager16
1940Canning factory manager17
1950Carpenter18

Family 1

Thelma Mae/May Gilmore b. February 24, 1903, d. February 22, 1990
Marriage*James Edward Wickham married Thelma Mae/May Gilmore on August 31, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Divorce* James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore were divorced in 1942 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.15 
Children

Family 2

Velma Ellen Akers b. February 14, 1920, d. March 11, 1980
Marriage*James Edward Wickham married Velma Ellen Akers on June 1, 1942 at Orange Co., Florida.7 
Divorce* James Edward Wickham and Velma Ellen Akers were divorced on August 29, 1967 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.8 
Child
  • William B. Wickham18

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Wickham Sowers obituary in the Jul 31, 2007 edition.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the James Edward Wickham obituary in the Feb 14, 1985 edition.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William H. Wickham obituary in the Jun 3, 1944 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Epperly Wickham obituary in the Nov 8, 1929 edition.
  13. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Gilmore Wickham obituary in the Feb 24, 1990 edition.
  20. [S5861] Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, online Martinsville, VA, From the Frank Daniel Wickham obituary.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Fletcher Noel Wickham1

M, b. March 16, 1906, d. December 2, 1906
FatherWilliam Homer Wickham2,1 b. July 19, 1867, d. June 3, 1944
MotherMary A. "Ella" Epperly2,1 b. February 4, 1865, d. November 7, 1929
     Fletcher Noel Wickham was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 16, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He died on December 2, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Thomas Henry Powell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 27, 1887, d. January 4, 1983
     Thomas Henry Powell was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 224-09-3936.6 He was born on June 27, 1887 at Bedford Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3 He married Evie Zela Wickham, daughter of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, circa 1912.7,8,4 Thomas Henry Powell died on January 4, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.6,3,5 He Thomas Henry Powell, 95, Route 8, Roanoke, died Tuesday. was retired from American with 31 years of service. Mr. Powell was a member of Calvary Methodist Church. Surviving two brothers-in-law, Vivian Wickham, Henderson, Texas; James E. Wickham, Falls Va; also surviving are a number nieces and nephews. Interment Fair View Cemetery. on January 6, 1983.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 283, District 36, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 309, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 321, Enumeration District 81-16, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 266, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Railroad car builder9
1930Rayon mill carpenter7
1940Rayon mill carpenter10
1950Carpenter11

Family

Evie Zela Wickham b. April 27, 1888, d. August 8, 1972
Marriage*Thomas Henry Powell married Evie Zela Wickham, daughter of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, circa 1912.7,8,4 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Evie Zela Wickham Powell obituary in the Aug 9, 1972 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Henry Powell obituary in the Jan 6, 1983 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer1,2,3,4

M, b. December 29, 1889, d. January 19, 1928
     William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 29, 1889 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Callie Donia Wickham, daughter of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on March 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,6 William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer died on January 19, 1928 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38; Killed in a slate fall.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 162, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1920Coal miner7

Family

Callie Donia Wickham b. January 9, 1890, d. June 6, 1970
Marriage*William Jackson "Will" Beckelheimer married Callie Donia Wickham, daughter of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on March 7, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William J. Beckelheimer death certificate.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the John Lawrence Beckelheimer death certificate.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Lawrence Beckelheimer obituary in the Mar 6, 1958 edition.

Clara Addie Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. January 14, 1893, d. October 12, 1987
FatherJoseph Edward Lawrence4,1,3 b. November 18, 1867, d. April 16, 1909
MotherFannie Black Whiteworth4,1,3 b. September 15, 1872, d. February 1, 1948
     Clara Addie Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6299.6 She was born on January 14, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,1,6,3 She married Frank Radford Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on September 24, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7,1,8,2,3 As of September 24, 1911,her married name was Wickham. Clara Addie Lawrence died on October 12, 1987 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 94.1,2,3 She Mrs. Clara Lawrence Wickham, age 94, of 313 Circle Drive, died Monday morning, October 12, 1987, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Frank R. Wickham and is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Allene W. Woods, Miami, Fla; Mrs. Frances W. Williams, Mrs. Ruth W. Shelor, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Louise W. Papayanis, Aquebogue, N.Y; Mrs. Jean W. Clifton, Marietta, Ga; Mrs. Sandra W. Zender, Lawrence, Kan; one son, Howard Lawrence Wickham, Covington; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on October 13, 1987.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 433, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 156, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 71, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 235, District 61-21, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family

Frank Radford Wickham b. October 15, 1891, d. April 7, 1973
Marriage*Clara Addie Lawrence married Frank Radford Wickham, son of William Homer Wickham and Mary A. "Ella" Epperly, on September 24, 1911 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7,1,8,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Lawrence Wickham obituary in the Oct 13, 1987 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank R. Wickham obituary in the Apr 9, 1973 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Wickham Williams obituary in the Dec 22, 1999 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Wickham Shelor obituary in the Mar 31, 2014 edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lawrence Wickham obituary in the Apr 7, 1998 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Reba Allene Wickham1,2,3,4

F, b. July 5, 1912, d. May 18, 1988
FatherFrank Radford Wickham1,5,6,7,8,9,10,2 b. October 15, 1891, d. April 7, 1973
MotherClara Addie Lawrence1,5,6,7,8,9,10,2 b. January 14, 1893, d. October 12, 1987
     Reba Allene Wickham was born on July 5, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Hively.3 She married Dr. Robert William Hively on December 24, 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.1,3,11 Reba Allene Wickham and Dr. Robert William Hively were divorced on December 7, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.1,12 As of November 1, 1973,her married name was Woods.11 Reba Allene Wickham married John J. Woods on November 1, 1973 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.1,4,11 Reba Allene Wickham died on May 18, 1988 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 75.1,4 She A Memorial Service for Allene Wickham Woods, who passed away May 18, 1988, in Miami, Fla., was held May 22, 1988. Mrs. Woods graduated from the University of Virginia School of Nursing in 1935. She received a B.S. Degree in nursing from the University of Miami in 1955. Her career as a Registered Nurse with the Veteran's Administration spanned 32 years, first in Washington, D. C. and later in Miami, Fla. She is survived by her husband, John J. Woods, Miami, Fla; brother, Howard L. Wickham, Covington, Va; sisters, Frances Williams and Ruth Shelor, Christiansburg, Va; Louise Papayanis, Aquebogue, N.Y; Jean Lois Clifton, Marietta, Ga; Sandra Zender, Lawrence, Kansas. on May 31, 1988.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 433, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 156, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Veterans Administration Facility, District 1-253, Washington, D.C.13

Occupation

1940Nurse13

Family 1

Dr. Robert William Hively b. May 31, 1914, d. December 8, 2001
Marriage*Reba Allene Wickham married Dr. Robert William Hively on December 24, 1948 at Dade Co., Florida.1,3,11 
Divorce* Reba Allene Wickham and Dr. Robert William Hively were divorced on December 7, 1961 at Dade Co., Florida.1,12 

Family 2

John J. Woods b. December 21, 1925, d. January 12, 2010
Marriage*Reba Allene Wickham married John J. Woods on November 1, 1973 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.1,4,11 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S6650] Unknown compiler, Florida, County Marriage Records, 1823-1982.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allene Wickham Woods obituary in the May 31, 1988 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Wickham Williams obituary in the Dec 22, 1999 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Wickham Shelor obituary in the Mar 31, 2014 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank R. Wickham obituary in the Apr 9, 1973 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Lawrence Wickham obituary in the Oct 13, 1987 edition.
  11. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  12. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.