Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Hiley Lee Epperly¹

M, b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967

Father

William Daniel Epperly^2,3,4,5 b. September 10, 1853, d. January 22, 1936

Mother

Rosa Jane Jennings^2,3,4,5 b. May, 1854, d. December 31, 1934

Hiley Lee Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 17, 1892 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,6 He married Blanche Woodruff Sumner, daughter of Dr. James Clint Sumner and Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence, on February 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,4 Hiley Lee Epperly died on April 12, 1967 at probably Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 275, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 90, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 111, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 142, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Auto repair mechanic⁹
1940		Auto mechanic¹⁰

Family

Blanche Woodruff Sumner b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977

Marriage*

Hiley Lee Epperly married Blanche Woodruff Sumner, daughter of Dr. James Clint Sumner and Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence, on February 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,4

Children

Thelmer Hazel Epperly^11,12,13,14 b. July 5, 1916, d. March 6, 1917
Herman Lee Epperly^8,9,15,16 b. July 30, 1917, d. August 4, 1965
Eva Irene Epperly+^{17,4,8,9,16,10,18} b. April 18, 1919, d. August 16, 2013
Harless C. Epperly^9,16,10 b. May 15, 1920, d. March, 1981
Margie Magdalene Epperly^{19,17,9,16,10,18}
Virginia Pearl Epperly+^17,9,16,10 b. October 10, 1924, d. August 12, 1992
Edsel B. Epperly+^17,9,10 b. September 21, 1926, d. July 4, 1954

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[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.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Vest marriage certificate.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva E. Conner obituary in the Aug 17, 2013 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ruth Jane Conner^1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1909, d. December 21, 1988

Father

Asa L. Conner^1,2,4,5 b. December 31, 1868, d. May 21, 1947

Mother

Calla Ann "Callie" Poff^1,2,4,5 b. June 21, 1874, d. October 1, 1953

Ruth Jane Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She was born on March 12, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1 She married Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols, son of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on February 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 As of February 5, 1926,her married name was Nichols. Ruth Jane Conner died on December 21, 1988 at age 79.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 49, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 46, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 120, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 40, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols b. May 12, 1905, d. June 7, 1971

Marriage*

Ruth Jane Conner married Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols, son of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on February 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,8

Children

Eunice Lorraine Nichols+^{11,12,9,13,10,3,14} b. July 15, 1926, d. December 14, 1995
Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols+^{2,11,9,13,10,3,14} b. July 21, 1928, d. July 30, 1992
Flossie Claudine Nichols+^{11,12,2,9,13,10,3} b. March 21, 1930, d. August 25, 2021
Robert Wayne Nichols+^{12,11,2,13,10,3} b. July 7, 1932, d. March 1, 2008
Gordon Ezeliel Nichols+^{11,2,13,10,3,14} b. February 21, 1935, d. October 16, 2014
Annie Iristene Nichols+^{11,2,13,10,3,14} b. March 16, 1937, d. July 23, 2008
Tressie Rlee Nichols^{11,2,13,10,3,14}
James Burton Nichols^2,11,13,3,14
William Lester "Billy" Nichols^2,11,13,3,8 b. March 25, 1944, d. November 2, 1968
Shirley Jane Nichols^2,15,11,13,3

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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 Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Nichols obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Bertha Blanch Epperly¹

F, b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936

Father

William Daniel Epperly^2,3,4,5,1 b. September 10, 1853, d. January 22, 1936

Mother

Rosa Jane Jennings^2,3,4,5,1 b. May, 1854, d. December 31, 1934

Bertha Blanch Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on June 28, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 27, 1894.^6,3,1 She married William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,4 As of May 1, 1910,her married name was Howard. Bertha Blanch Epperly died on March 18, 1936 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 41.^6,1,7 She Mrs. William Howard, 40 years old, of Cunard, died at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning at her home following a weeks illness of pneumonia. She was a member of the Methodist church. The following children survive: Mrs. Jack Bibb, Ray Howard, Harry Howard, Billy Howard, Geneva Howard, Edna Howard, Mearl Howard, all of Cunard. Brothers and sisters living are Mrs. R. E. Conner, Millard Epperly, Bernard Epperly, Highley Epperly, all of Pilot, Virginia and Ace Epperly of Gatewood. Funeral services will be conducted by Reverand Clarence Brown, of Locust Grove, Virginia, at the Methodist church at Huffville tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will follow in the Huffville cemetery with the Collins Funeral Home of Thurmond in charge. on March 19, 1936.⁷

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 275, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 90, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 115 District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Family

William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956

Marriage*

Bertha Blanch Epperly married William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,4

Children

James Howard¹¹
Roy Edward Howard+^10,9,12,7 b. March 4, 1911, d. September 7, 1965
Harry Millard Howard+^10,9,13,7 b. March 17, 1913, d. March, 1972
William Clarence Howard^14,15,16 b. December 4, 1915, d. January 22, 1916
Arlene Elsie Howard+^10,9,17,16 b. February 16, 1917, d. May 25, 1989
Virginia Merle Howard+^10,9,18,7 b. January 22, 1919, d. November 2, 1998
Dorsey Dickerson Howard^14,16 b. December 25, 1920, d. January 25, 1921
Infant Howard^14,16 b. November 14, 1921, d. November 14, 1921
Infant Howard^14,16 b. December 19, 1922, d. December 19, 1922
Geneva Jane Howard^10,7,19,20 b. June 29, 1924, d. May 9, 1984
Edna Mae Howard+^{10,7,21,20,22} b. February 28, 1926, d. August 15, 2014
Billy Ray Howard^7,20

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bertha E. Howard death certificate.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Ingles marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Cox marriage record.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Bibb marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roberts-Howard marriage record.
[S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
[S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2163] Cedar Rapids Gazette, From the Edna Mae Ellickson obituary in the Aug 17, 2014 edition.

Flora A. Epperly¹

F, b. February 2, 1901, d. April 4, 1991

Father

William Asa Epperly^2,3 b. October 5, 1877, d. January 27, 1940

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Poff^2,4,3 b. April 17, 1877, d. December 2, 1963

Her Social Security Number was 564-38-8811.⁵ Flora A. Epperly was born on February 2, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,5 As of November 4, 1916,her married name was Bruch.⁸ She married Albert R. Bruch on November 4, 1916 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,8 Flora A. Epperly died on April 4, 1991 at Amador Co., California, at age 90.^7,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 91, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 447, District 137, Pomeroy, Meigs Co., Ohio

⁹

1930

Dwelling 516, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 42, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Albert R. Bruch b. March 1, 1893, d. April 1, 1981

Marriage*

Flora A. Epperly married Albert R. Bruch on November 4, 1916 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,8

Children

Edna E. Bruch^1,9
Dorothy Ruth Bruch^1,9,10
Raymond Albert Bruch^1,10 b. May 30, 1929, d. April 19, 1990
Maybelle? Bruch¹⁰

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ervin E. Epperly obituary in the Nov 28, 1956 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Elizabeth Epperly obituary in the Dec 3, 1963 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S902] Epperly, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jewellfamily/
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bruch-Epperly marriage record.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roger Kyle "Brownie" Wilson^1,2,3,4

M, b. December 7, 1946, d. January 29, 2016

Father

Kyle Joseph Wilson^5,6,7,2,4 b. December 13, 1912, d. April 8, 1989

Mother

Grace Virginia Settles^5,8,6,7,2,4 b. January 17, 1927, d. September 19, 2007

Roger Kyle "Brownie" Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 7, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Alice Lane Waldron, daughter of Irvin Hampton Waldron and Betty Jane Kefauver, on October 17, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 Roger Kyle "Brownie" Wilson and Alice Lane Waldron were divorced on July 11, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Roger Kyle "Brownie" Wilson died on January 29, 2016 at Virginia at age 69.² He Roger Kyle (Brownie) Wilson, 69, of Copper Hill, Va., peacefully entered his Eternal Home on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Grace Wilson; and his brothers, Joe and Eugene Wilson. He is survived by his two sons, Brian and Kevin Wilson; his brother, Don Wilson and wife, Sandy; sister-in-law, Susan Wilson; nine grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. Services will be held at noon on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. The Rev. Greg Fleshman will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery in Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.O on January 31, 2016.²

Family

Alice Lane Waldron

Marriage*

He married Alice Lane Waldron, daughter of Irvin Hampton Waldron and Betty Jane Kefauver, on October 17, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4

Divorce*

Roger Kyle "Brownie" Wilson and Alice Lane Waldron were divorced on July 11, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹

Children

Kevin Wilson²
Brian Kyle Wilson^1,10,2

Citations

[S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Kyle Wilson obituary in the Jan 31, 2016 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.
[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Settles Wilson obituary in the Sep 21, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Eugene Wilson obituary in the Oct 23, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Baxter Wilson obituary in the Sep 4, 2007 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Dakota Joy Wilson birth announcement in an undated edition.

Charles Linwood Wilson Sr.^1,2

M, b. June 7, 1946, d. January 21, 2017

Father

Charles Edward "Charlie" Wilson^3,4,1,5,2 b. April 21, 1915, d. October 28, 2002

Mother

Evie M. Board^4,3,1,5,2 b. October 29, 1921, d. February 9, 2016

Charles Linwood Wilson Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 7, 1946 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Elsie Carolyn Moran, daughter of James Noah "PeeWee" Moran and Elsie Pauline Craighead, on December 29, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,2 Charles Linwood Wilson Sr. died on January 21, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.² He Charles Linwood Wilson, 70, of Check, departed his earthly life and entered into the Loving arms of God on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Lewis Gale Medical Center after a long illness. Charles was a barber for eight years in Floyd, he worked for N & W for 15 years, and owned and operated the Check country store for 12 years and worked at Lab Corp. for 9 ½ years. Born in Check, Va. June 7, 1946, he is preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. "Charlie" and Evie Board Wilson; brother, Melvin Edward Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn Moran Wilson; sons, Charles Linwood Jr. of Floyd, and James Edward and daughter-in-law, Karen P. Wilson, of Check. Interment to follow at Restvale Cemetery. A special thanks to Dr. Nelson Greene and his nurse Rhonda for the wonderful, compassionate care over the years and allowing him to be able to stay at home as much as possible, thanks for the care given on 3 west and especially the wonderful care given on 5 west especially Kim Putman at Lewis Gale Medical Center. A special thanks to Janice Conner, Brenda Huff and Anna Hale for staying at the hospital for his wife. on January 23, 2017.²

Family

Elsie Carolyn Moran

Marriage*

He married Elsie Carolyn Moran, daughter of James Noah "PeeWee" Moran and Elsie Pauline Craighead, on December 29, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,2

Children

Charles Linwood Wilson Jr.^8,4,5,2
James Edward Wilson^4,9,5,2

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Linwood Wilson obituary in the Jan 23, 2017 edition.
[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Wilson obituary in the Oct 29, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Board Wilson obituary in the Feb 11, 2016 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Pauline Craighead Moran obituary in the Jun 7, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Noah Moran obituary in the Oct 24, 2013 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Walter Elmore Conner^1,2

M, b. July 20, 1882, d. June 12, 1957

Father

James W. Conner^3,4,5 b. 1862, d. November 2, 1887

Mother

Mary Susan Via^3,4,6,5 b. circa 1866

Walter Elmore Conner was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,5 He was born on July 20, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2,5 He married Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill, daughter of James Wilson Hill and Martha Jane Moran, on December 22, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 Walter Elmore Conner married Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on September 1, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ Walter Elmore Conner died on June 12, 1957 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^7,8,5 He Walter E. Conner, 75, died at his home near Floyd Wednesday. He is survived by his wife Beatrice Richards Conner; six daughters, Mrs. Clyde Faulkner of Bland, Mrs. Everett Hill and Mrs. Charles Gathercole of Floyd, Mrs. S. W. Radford of Pulaski, Mrs. I. E. Bolling of Roanoke and Vicky Lynn Conner of the home; and six sons, Gomer, S. J. and Elvin Conner of Roanoke, G. L. Conner of Salem, Everett Conner of Virginia Beach and Albert Conner of Christiansburg; a hal-brother, G. Robert Smith of Floyd; two step-sons, James and Gary Richards of the home; 35 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. Internment will be in the church cemetery. on June 13, 1957.⁸

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 74, District 22, Blackwater River, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 136, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 16, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 70, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 7, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1910		Blacksmith¹⁰
1920		Farmer¹¹
1930		Silk mill spinner¹²

Family 1

Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill b. February 28, 1880, d. November 24, 1952

Marriage*

Walter Elmore Conner married Nancy Elizabeth "Nannie" Hill, daughter of James Wilson Hill and Martha Jane Moran, on December 22, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3,5

Children

Clara Martha Conner+^{10,11,4,14,3,5} b. October 2, 1902, d. July 16, 1982
Gomer Edward Conner^{10,12,11,15,14,3,16,5} b. October 1, 1903, d. August 18, 1970
Emma Sue Conner+^{17,10,11,14,3,5} b. April 15, 1905, d. March 3, 1985
Grover Lee Conner+^{10,12,11,14,5,18,19} b. May 9, 1906, d. February 6, 1989
Lila Ethel Conner+^10,11,14,5 b. June 9, 1907, d. November 12, 1969
Sherman Jacob "S. J." Conner+^10,12,11,14 b. September 8, 1908, d. December 23, 1992
James Elbert Conner^{10,11,14,20,5} b. March 6, 1910, d. January 25, 1924
Annabelle "Annie" Conner+^12,11,14,3,5 b. September 12, 1912, d. December 27, 1974
Audrey May Conner+^{12,11,14,21,18} b. December 17, 1916, d. November 16, 2014
Everette Hillman Conner Sr.+^{12,11,14,16,5,18} b. July 16, 1919, d. June 28, 1984
Elvin Walter Conner Sr.+^{12,9,14,13,22,5} b. June 23, 1923, d. March 16, 1993
Albert Buford Conner+^{12,9,14,23,13,22} b. June 24, 1926, d. June 20, 1994

Family 2

Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney b. February 10, 1920, d. December 26, 2013

Marriage*

Walter Elmore Conner married Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on September 1, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹

Child

Vickie Lynn Conner^3,14,21,16

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S308] Cecil Hill (grandson), "Walter Elmore Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 25, 2002 and Feb 24, 2004.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter E. Conner obituary in the Jun 13, 1957 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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 Albert B. Conner obituary in the Jun 21, 1994 edition.
[S673] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 1.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Conner Bolling obituary in the Nov 19, 2014 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Stella Delores Poff^1,2

F, b. April 25, 1920, d. March 2, 2011

Father

Tonzie Royoo Poff^3,1,4,5,6 b. October 14, 1897, d. June 23, 1971

Mother

Ruth Elizabeth Young^3,1,4,5,6 b. February 13, 1895, d. November 13, 1988

Her Social Security Number was 229-05-1300.⁷ Stella Delores Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on April 25, 1920 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6 As of December 24, 1938,her married name was Wertz.⁹ She married Leonard George Wertz on December 24, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,8,9,2 Stella Delores Poff died on March 2, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^8,7,2 She Stella Poff Wertz, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She was a retired hairdresser from Jared's Beauty Shop and Dot's Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard G. Wertz; and her brothers, Julian O. Poff, George D. Poff, Gorman Poff, Buford Poff, and Ralph B. Poff; and her sisters, Florence P. Williams, Geneva P. Stump, and Frances Elmore. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Jim Pannell, of Nashville, Tenn., Ann and Kent Vanhoy, of Catawba, Va., and Cheryl and Tom Hodges, of Vinton, Va; grandchildren, Duane Pannell, Dawn Fields, David Hodges, Julie Arthur, Tim Pannell, Kristi Akers, Dennis Hodges, and Jay Hodges; greatgrandchildren, J.R. Pannell, Mallory Pannell, Emily Johnson, Nathan Pannell, Christa Pannell, Tyler Hodges, Brandan Arthur, Chase Arthur, Kierstyn Hodges, Kaitlyn Hodges, Jessica Scaggs, and Sara Hodges; one stepgreatgrandchild, Blake Whitehead; one great-great-grandchild, Lilia Pannell; and special friends, Mary Pugh, Joann Jones and Peggy Hale. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Nelson Greene and the Lewis Gale Nursing and Respiratory Staff. on March 3, 2011.⁸

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 190, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 44, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Leonard George Wertz b. October 5, 1919, d. December 14, 1994

Marriage*

Stella Delores Poff married Leonard George Wertz on December 24, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,8,9,2

Children

Carolyn Louise "Carol" Wertz+^10,8,9,12 b. April 13, 1941, d. March 22, 2019
Frances Ann Wertz^10,8,12,13
Cheryl Lynn Wertz^10,8,12

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Geneva Rosaland Poff Stump obituary in the Jun 16, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence P. Williams obituary in the Jul 2, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Benjamin Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 2009 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stella Poff Wertz obituary in the Mar 3, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard G. Wertz obitutary in the Dec 16, 1994 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the VanHoy-Wertz marriage announcement in the Jul 11, 1962 edition.

James Chatham^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 3, 1782, d. May 15, 1866

Father

William Chatham Sr.^3,4 b. 1743, d. January 27, 1827

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Jenkins³ b. 1740, d. January 27, 1827

James Chatham was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,6 He was born on April 3, 1782 at County Armagh, Ireland.^7,3,6 He married Hannah Black circa 1807.^7,3,6,5 James Chatham died on May 15, 1866 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^3,6

Census Records

1810

Dunstable Township, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania

The enumeration reads 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 16-25⁸

1820

Bald Eagle Township, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania

The enumeration reads 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-46, 2 females under 10, and 1 female 26-45⁹

1830

Dunstable Township, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania

The enumeration reads 2 males 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, and 1 female 40-50¹⁰

1840

Lamar Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania

The enumeration reads 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 50-60¹

1850

Dwelling 20, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania

1860

Dwelling 1621, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania

Enumerated in the household of his son Jefferson¹¹

Family

Hannah Black b. circa 1784, d. August 29, 1855

Marriage*

James Chatham married Hannah Black circa 1807.^7,3,6,5

Children

David Jefferson "Jeff" Chatham^7,2,3 b. March 9, 1808
Elizabeth "Eliza" Chatham+^7,3,4 b. May 19, 1810, d. April 6, 1888
Robert Louis Chatham+^7,3,4 b. October 3, 1812, d. November 7, 1871
Ann/Anna Chatham^7,3 b. April 7, 1816
William C. Chatham+^7,3 b. May 12, 1819, d. November 7, 1855
John H. Chatham+^7,3,2,5 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906
Joseph Chatham+^7,3,2 b. February 17, 1825, d. October 31, 1914

Citations

[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
[S1062] Unknown compiler, Abstracts of Lycoming County Wills, Book A, From the will of William Chatham.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the John Chatham death certificate.
[S2924] Dunnstown Cemetery, Clinton Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=devling&GSfn=agnes&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36943197&CRid=204763&df=all&
[S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
[S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
[S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
[S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Hampton Charles Peters^1,2

M, b. August 25, 1907, d. July 26, 1962

Father

George Jackson Peters^1,2 b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951

Mother

Allie Lucy Janney^1,2 b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965

Hampton Charles Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 25, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,2 He married Iva Annie Underwood on April 9, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Hampton Charles Peters married Emma Frances Wilson, daughter of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on January 25, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6 Hampton Charles Peters died on July 26, 1962 at age 54.^3,4

Family 1

Iva Annie Underwood b. January 31, 1911, d. October 4, 1953

Marriage*

He married Iva Annie Underwood on April 9, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Family 2

Emma Frances Wilson b. April 21, 1915, d. August 15, 2004

Marriage*

Hampton Charles Peters married Emma Frances Wilson, daughter of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on January 25, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.

David Lee Radford¹

M, b. June 5, 1966, d. September 2, 2006

Father

Robert Donald "Bobby" Radford^2,3,1

Mother

Joy Lee Wilson^2,3,1

David Lee Radford was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 5, 1966.¹ He married Rebecca Lynn Trail on June 20, 1987.¹ David Lee Radford died on September 2, 2006 at age 40.⁴ He David Radford, 40, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 2, 2006. He is survived by his loving family, wife Rebecca Radford; sons, Brandon Radford and Justin Radford; mother and father, Joy and Bobby Radford; brother Robert Radford and his wife Teresa; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Mary Trail; brothers-in-law Richard Trail and family, Kenneth Trail; sister-in-law Sharon Wingo and family; also are several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. David will be fondly remembered by his ESTES family and co-workers. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel 10 a.m. Wednesday September 6, 2006 with the Rev. Rick Jarrell officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. 362-1237 on September 5, 2006.⁴

Family

Rebecca Lynn Trail

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Lynn Trail on June 20, 1987.¹

Children

Brandon Lee Radford^1,4
Justin Wayne Radford^1,4

Citations

[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Enzo V. Wilson obituary in the Feb 9, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah Agee Wilson obituary in the Jun 7, 2003 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Radford obituary in the Sep 5, 2006 edition.