Hannah Black1,2

F, b. circa 1784, d. August 29, 1855
     Hannah Black was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 She was born circa 1784 at Pennsylvania.4,3 She married James Chatham, son of William Chatham Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins, circa 1807.5,1,3,2 As of circa 1807,her married name was Chatham. Hannah Black died on August 29, 1855 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.5,1,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 20, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

James Chatham b. April 3, 1782, d. May 15, 1866
Marriage*Hannah Black married James Chatham, son of William Chatham Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins, circa 1807.5,1,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
  2. [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.
  3. [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&
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.

Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 3, 1886, d. February 7, 1929
     Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 2201 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, D.C..4 He was born on April 3, 1886 at Virginia.2,4 He married Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on July 2, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer died on February 7, 1929 at Washington, D.C., at age 42.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 8, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 287, District 10, Arlington, Virginia6

Occupation

1910Railroad shop car repairer1
1920Dairy shipping business6

Family

Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore b. April 20, 1888, d. August 11, 1973
Marriage*Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer married Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on July 2, 1907 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S8042] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Select Deaths and Burials Index, 1769-1960.
  5. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Beamer-Elmore marriage announcement in the Jul 3, 1907 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S656] Patricia Kelley, Catherine Elizabeth Beamer in "Beamer Surname," listserve message Oct 15, 1999.
  8. [S8080] Brinsfield Funeral Homes and Crematory, online www.brinsfieldfuneral.com, From the Wallace Randolph Beamer obituary.
  9. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S4711] Southern Maryland Newspapers Online, online http://www.somdnews.com, From the Nancy Bell Hardesty obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.

Ruby Ellen Willis1,2,3,4

F, b. July 26, 1933, d. August 24, 1966
FatherGeneral Magruder Willis5,6,7,8,9,2,10 b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975
MotherNellie Ray Boyd5,6,7,8,9,2,10 b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995
     Ruby Ellen Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,2,10,12 She was born on July 26, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,2,12,4 She married Fred Joseph Pacetti, son of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on August 4, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,10 As of August 4, 1951,her married name was Pacetti. Ruby Ellen Willis died on August 24, 1966 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 33.11,1,2,10,12 She The funeral for Ruby Willis Pacetti, 33, 1922 Laura Road, NW, wife of Fred J. Pacetti, who died Wednesday in a Durham, N.C., hospital will be Saturday with burial in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Carolyn Joan Pacetti, Miss Connie Dawn Pacetti, both of Roanoke; two sons, Curtis Allen Pacetti, Carlos Ronald Pacetti, both of Roanoke; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. General Magruda Willis, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Lena May Mitchell, Mrs. Virginia Frances Aldridge, both of Check, Mrs. Eva Charlene Aldridge, Pilot; four brothers, Robert Edward Willis, Check, Oscar Boyd Willis, Noah Lee Willis, Marvin Ray Willis, all of Roanoke. on August 26, 1966.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 15, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Fred Joseph Pacetti b. August 30, 1931, d. July 21, 1997
Marriage*Ruby Ellen Willis married Fred Joseph Pacetti, son of Lawrence Zernie Pacetti and Augusta Maine "Guster" Craighead, on August 4, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Willis Pacetti obituary in the Aug 26, 1966 edition.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Stiff obituary in the Sep 10, 2008 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

General Magruder Willis1,2,3

M, b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975
FatherCyrus Milton Link1 b. October 29, 1850, d. November 20, 1904
MotherArdella Rosabell Willis1,4
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6987.5 General Magruder Willis was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on May 13, 1894 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of May 13, 1884.6,5,1 He married Nellie Ray Boyd, daughter of Peter L. Boyd and Eva Sarah Elizabeth Booth, on July 3, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,7 General Magruder Willis died on August 30, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.6,7 He General Magruder Willis, age 81, of 4301 Holmes Ave, N.E., died Saturday morning in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Boyd Willis, Roanoke; four sons, Marvin Willis, Oscar Willis, Noah Willis and Robert Willis, all of Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Lena Mitchell, Roanoke; Mrs. Eva Aldridge, Pilot; Mrs. Virginia Aldridge, Check; 31 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Church, Copper Hill with the Rev. Jessie Powell officiating, with internment in the Restvale Cemetery. on September 4, 1975.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 121, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 77, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farmer4
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Nellie Ray Boyd b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995
Marriage*General Magruder Willis married Nellie Ray Boyd, daughter of Peter L. Boyd and Eva Sarah Elizabeth Booth, on July 3, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Mae Willis Mitchell obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Willis Pacetti obituary in the Aug 26, 1966 edition.
  16. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  17. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Nellie Ray Boyd1,2

F, b. November 13, 1899, d. September 3, 1995
FatherPeter L. Boyd1 b. August, 1861, d. before April 23, 1910
MotherEva Sarah Elizabeth Booth1,3 b. August 26, 1861, d. April 30, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 226-74-4363.4 Nellie Ray Boyd was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on November 13, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 She married General Magruder Willis, son of Cyrus Milton Link and Ardella Rosabell Willis, on July 3, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6,8 As of July 3, 1915,her married name was Willis. Nellie Ray Boyd died on September 3, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.4,5,6 She WILLIS, Nellie Boyd, 95, of Roanoke, and formerly of Floyd, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 3, 1995. She was a longtime member of Brentwood Baptist Church. The widow of General Magruder Willis, was preceded in death by three children, Ruby Pacetti, Frank and Noah Willis. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lena Mitchell, Roanoke, Eva and Willie Aldridge, Virginia and Bura Aldridge all of Check; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert Willis, Oscar and Arlene Willis, Marvin and Betty Willis all of Roanoke; 32 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd with the Rev. Jessie Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home. on September 4, 1995.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 113, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 121, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 77, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 15, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

General Magruder Willis b. May 13, 1894, d. August 30, 1975
Marriage*Nellie Ray Boyd married General Magruder Willis, son of Cyrus Milton Link and Ardella Rosabell Willis, on July 3, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Boyd Willis obituary in the Sep 4, 1995 edition.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. Magruder Willis obituary in an unknown edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Mae Willis Mitchell obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar B. Willis obituary in the Nov 10, 2008 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Willis Aldridge obituary in the Apr 24, 2013 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Willis Pacetti obituary in the Aug 26, 1966 edition.
  16. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Noah Lee Willis.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Lewis Harold Keyser1,2,3,4

M, b. August 22, 1886, d. February 21, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 719-03-5420.1 Lewis Harold Keyser was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 435 Stoker Avenue, Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.1 He was born on August 22, 1886 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 He married Nellie Christine Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, in October, 1944.5,1 Lewis Harold Keyser died on February 21, 1955 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, at age 68.1

Family

Nellie Christine Elmore b. January 31, 1903, d. April 26, 1990
Marriage*He married Nellie Christine Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, in October, 1944.5,1 

Citations

  1. [S7365] Nevada Department of Health, Nevada, Death Certificates, 1911-1965.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."

Viola M. Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 21, 1868, d. January 26, 1962
FatherByrd Hall2,7,1,3,4,6 b. September 25, 1844, d. circa 1920
MotherSusan Elizabeth Munsey2,7,1,3,4,6
     Viola M. Hall was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on September 21, 1868 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5,6 She married Henry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly, son of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on May 27, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5 As of May 27, 1886,her married name was Epperly. As of November 3, 1928,her married name was Vest.9 Viola M. Hall married David Washington Vest, son of Benjamin M. "Berry" Vest and Harriet E. Swepston, on November 3, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 As of September 29, 1938,her married name was Link.2 Viola M. Hall married David Wesley Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on September 29, 1938 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Viola M. Hall died on January 26, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 178, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 22, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 117, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 112, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 50, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family 1

Henry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly b. August 13, 1866, d. August 13, 1927
Marriage*Viola M. Hall married Henry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly, son of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on May 27, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5 
Children

Family 2

David Washington Vest b. September 30, 1860, d. January 4, 1932
Marriage*Viola M. Hall married David Washington Vest, son of Benjamin M. "Berry" Vest and Harriet E. Swepston, on November 3, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 

Family 3

David Wesley Link b. March 28, 1864, d. August 5, 1943
Marriage*Viola M. Hall married David Wesley Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on September 29, 1938 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S690] Hall Family History, online http://members.cox.net/wdegidio/hall/hallfamily.htm
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Viola Epperly 93rd birthday article in the Sep 27, 1961 edition.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Inez Mae Epperly

F, b. August 6, 1887, d. November 19, 1985
FatherHenry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly1,2,3 b. August 13, 1866, d. August 13, 1927
MotherViola M. Hall1,2,3 b. September 21, 1868, d. January 26, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-1578.4 Inez Mae Epperly was born on August 6, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She married Frank Harmon Martin on July 3, 1906.5 As of July 3, 1906,her married name was Martin. Inez Mae Epperly died on November 19, 1985 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 98.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 178, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 23, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 118, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 41, District 14, Bakers Ridge, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 10, District 41-22, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

Frank Harmon Martin b. June 20, 1888, d. July, 1975
Marriage*Inez Mae Epperly married Frank Harmon Martin on July 3, 1906.5 
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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Viola Epperly 93rd birthday article in the Sep 27, 1961 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Maury Clyde Martin obituary in the Oct 23, 1973 edition.
  12. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Anderson-Martin marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Mooney marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ferguson-Martin marriage record.

William Lee Epperly1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1889, d. December 10, 1973
FatherHenry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly1,5,6,3,7,8 b. August 13, 1866, d. August 13, 1927
MotherViola M. Hall1,5,6,3,7,8 b. September 21, 1868, d. January 26, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6262.9 William Lee Epperly was buried at Cross Creek Cemetery #4, Gale Street, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.4 He was born on August 21, 1889 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,2,4 He married Minerva Pearl "Minnie" Atkinson, daughter of John W. Atkinson and Susan Unknown, on November 23, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,3 William Lee Epperly died on December 10, 1973 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 84.9,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 178, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 22, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 327, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 112, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 543, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farm laborer7
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Road repair laborer12

Family

Minerva Pearl "Minnie" Atkinson b. November 19, 1891, d. March 22, 1982
Marriage*William Lee Epperly married Minerva Pearl "Minnie" Atkinson, daughter of John W. Atkinson and Susan Unknown, on November 23, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5,3 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5653] Cross Creek Cemetery #4, Cumberland Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Viola Epperly 93rd birthday article in the Sep 27, 1961 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lacy Hampton Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 12, 1892, d. April 20, 1962
FatherHenry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly2,7,8,9,10,5 b. August 13, 1866, d. August 13, 1927
MotherViola M. Hall2,7,8,9,10,5 b. September 21, 1868, d. January 26, 1962
     Lacy Hampton Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on March 12, 1892 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Nellie Clyde "Nell" Dangerfield, daughter of Leonard "Len" Dangerfield and Laura Dean Lawrence, on March 25, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,5,6 Lacy Hampton Epperly died on April 20, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.1,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 178, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 22, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 52, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 52, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 243, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farm laborer9
1920Driver11
1930Electric mechanic12
1940Floor sander13

Family

Nellie Clyde "Nell" Dangerfield b. March 27, 1894, d. February 19, 1968
Marriage*Lacy Hampton Epperly married Nellie Clyde "Nell" Dangerfield, daughter of Leonard "Len" Dangerfield and Laura Dean Lawrence, on March 25, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,5,6 

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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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 Epperly-Dangerfield marriage record.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Viola Epperly 93rd birthday article in the Sep 27, 1961 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alma B. Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 21, 1896, d. December 17, 1927
FatherHenry Thomas "Tommy" Epperly1,2,4,7,5,6 b. August 13, 1866, d. August 13, 1927
MotherViola M. Hall1,2,4,7,5 b. September 21, 1868, d. January 26, 1962
     Alma B. Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 She was born on September 21, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,8 As of August 2, 1926,her married name was Basham. She married Oakley Basham on August 2, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 Alma B. Epperly died on December 17, 1927 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 31.2,6,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 178, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 22, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 117, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Oakley Basham
Marriage*Alma B. Epperly married Oakley Basham on August 2, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 

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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com