Lula A. Epperly1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 22, 1893, d. September 26, 1980
FatherJames J. Epperly1,2,6,3,4,7 b. February 1, 1871, d. August 10, 1938
MotherMartha A. "Mattie" Stewart1,2,6,8,3,4 b. January 28, 1871, d. July 11, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-0554.9 Lula A. Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,4,5,11 She was born on June 22, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 24, 1893.10,9,4,11 As of November 3, 1916,her married name was Hammond.3 She married John M. Hammond on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 As of May 4, 1918,her married name was Mulkey.7 Lula A. Epperly married John M. Mulkey on May 4, 1918 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.10,1,4,7 Lula A. Epperly died on September 26, 1980 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.10,4,5,11 She Mrs. Lula Epperly Mulkey, age 87, died Friday afternoon in a Blacksburg nursing home. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Frances Mulkey, Christiansburg, a son, John E. Mulkey, Calif; one stepson, Ralph Mulkey, Tazewell. Burial in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on September 28, 1980.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 181, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 55, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 85, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 180, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 150, District 61-24, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Family 1

John M. Hammond b. circa 1892
Marriage*Lula A. Epperly married John M. Hammond on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

John M. Mulkey b. March 1, 1876, d. May 12, 1947
Marriage*Lula A. Epperly married John M. Mulkey on May 4, 1918 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.10,1,4,7 
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. [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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula Epperly Mulkey obituary in the Sep 28, 1980 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mulkey-Epperly marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  11. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gilbert Lee Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 15, 1895, d. April 27, 1965
FatherJames J. Epperly6,7,8,9,3,4,10 b. February 1, 1871, d. August 10, 1938
MotherMartha A. "Mattie" Stewart6,7,8,9,3,4,10 b. January 28, 1871, d. July 11, 1940
     Gilbert Lee Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pfc Provast Guard Co WWII."1,3,11 His Social Security Number was 233-10-5311.12 He was born on August 15, 1895 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,12,2,3,4,13,11 He married Bursie Ethel Lilly on February 6, 1923 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.9 Gilbert Lee Epperly and Bursie Ethel Lilly were divorced before April 8, 1930.14,3 Gilbert Lee Epperly died on April 27, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,13,11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 181, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 55, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 44, District 22, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia14
1950Dwelling 32, District 30-54, Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930City fireman14
1950Auto repair shop service manager15

Family

Bursie Ethel Lilly b. July 2, 1887, d. August 7, 1933
Marriage*Gilbert Lee Epperly married Bursie Ethel Lilly on February 6, 1923 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.9 
Divorce* Gilbert Lee Epperly and Bursie Ethel Lilly were divorced before April 8, 1930.14,3 

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [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.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Lilly marriage record.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mattie Epperly obituary in the Jul 13, 1940 edition.
  11. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ellen Bercovich1,2,3

F, b. August 19, 1907, d. November 24, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 571-70-1854.4 Ellen Bercovich was born on August 19, 1907 at Ohio.4,5 She married Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow, son of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on January 14, 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2,3 As of January 14, 1940,her married name was Knoppow.2 Ellen Bercovich died on November 24, 1973 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 84-280, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan3

Occupation

1940Private camp director3

Family

Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow b. September 15, 1893, d. February 17, 1966
Marriage*Ellen Bercovich married Benjamin "Bunny" Knoppow, son of Osher Zelig "Selig" Knoppow and Sophia "Sophie" Salutushkin/Zolotushkin, on January 14, 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

John M. Hammond1,2

M, b. circa 1892
     John M. Hammond was born circa 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He married Lula A. Epperly, daughter of James J. Epperly and Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart, on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2

Family

Lula A. Epperly b. June 22, 1893, d. September 26, 1980
Marriage*John M. Hammond married Lula A. Epperly, daughter of James J. Epperly and Martha A. "Mattie" Stewart, on November 3, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

John Tilden Wickham1,2

M, b. August 4, 1876, d. December 22, 1933
FatherBenjamin Calvin "Ben" Wickham1 b. June 10, 1842, d. September 27, 1915
MotherMary "Polly" Sowers1 b. May 3, 1842, d. May 26, 1912
     John Tilden Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on August 4, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Angeline "Annie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on December 24, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 John Tilden Wickham died on December 22, 1933 at Pennsylvania at age 57.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 15, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 104, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 24, District 48, Lower Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10

Family

Angeline "Annie" Epperly b. October 7, 1873, d. January 28, 1951
Marriage*John Tilden Wickham married Angeline "Annie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on December 24, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 
Child

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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James Elmer Payne1,2,3

M, b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
     James Elmer Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3,5 He was born on November 26, 1869 at Ohio.4,1,2,3 He married Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on March 30, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 James Elmer Payne died on May 10, 1954 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.4,2,3,5 He May 10 - James E. Payne, 84, died today at Pilot. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Payne; three daughters, Mrs. Harley Light, Mrs. Frank Spangler, both of Pilot; Mrs. Seibert Walter, Floyd; three sons (Thsess first two sons are incorrect), Thomas Payne, Carsonville, Mich; Clarence Payne, Horseshoe, N.C; Russell Payne, Baltimore, Md; a sister, Mrs. Lou Mahone, Roanoke; a brother, W. B. Payne, Albany, N.Y. Burial will be in Huffville Cemetery. on May 11, 1954.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 24, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 8, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 453, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farm laborer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
Marriage*James Elmer Payne married Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, daughter of William Epperly and Mary Ann Wimmer, on March 30, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Payne obituary in the May 11, 1954 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  13. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  14. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Claude Elmer Payne obituary in the Nov 30, 1976 edition.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph W. Payne obituary in the May 28, 1951 edition.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Lewis Payne Sr.1,2,3

M, b. December 27, 1892, d. June 13, 1945
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,4,5,2,6 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,4,5,2,6 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     John Lewis Payne Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2 He was born on December 27, 1892 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,8,6 He married Ora Lee Britt circa 1919.9,1,2,3 John Lewis Payne Sr. died on June 13, 1945 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 52.1,2,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 50, District 109, Blacksburg, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 45. District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaJohn and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law John W. Britt9
1940Dwelling 369, District 61-7, Blacksburg, Virginia11

Occupation

1920Barber10
1930Barber9
1940Barber11

Family

Ora Lee Britt b. January 23, 1899, d. December 25, 1983
Marriage*John Lewis Payne Sr. married Ora Lee Britt circa 1919.9,1,2,3 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Payne Yost obituary in the Dec 26, 1983 edition.
  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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S3581] Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home and Crematory, online http://www.hollomon-brown.com, From the James Curtis Payne obituary.
  15. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Payne-Daniel marriage announcement in the Nov 27, 1953 edition.

Claude Elmer Payne1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. December 15, 1894, d. November 29, 1976
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,10,11,12,4,6,13 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,10,11,12,4,6,13 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Claude Elmer Payne was buried at Mount Gilead Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., North Carolina.1,5,6 His Social Security Number was 223-24-0190.14 He married Viva Marie Parker.1,5,6 Claude Elmer Payne was born on December 15, 1894 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,14,2,3,7,8,9,13 He married Ethel M. Hollingsworth on June 20, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio.4 Claude Elmer Payne and Ethel M. Hollingsworth were divorced before April 10, 1930.15 Claude Elmer Payne died on November 29, 1976 at Horse Shoe, Henderson Co., North Carolina, at age 81.2,6,8 He Claude Elmer Payne, 81, of Rt. 1, Horse Shoe, died Monday. Born in Pilot, Va., son of the late James and Elizabeth Epperly Payne, he was a retired barber and a Navy veteran of World War I and served in the Marines. Surviving are his wife, Viva Park Payne; five stepdaughters, Margaret Bryson, Eliose Praytor of Arden, Thelma Case of Travelers Rest, Norma Miller of Pelzer, Viola Sitton of Horse Shoe; three sisters, Mary Walters of Roanoke, Va., Arlin Light and Pauline Spangler of Pilot, Va; a brother, Russell Payne of Annapolis, Md. Burial in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. on November 30, 1976.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 99, District 7, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio15
1940Dwelling 8, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 6, District 45-32, Mills River, Henderson Co., North Carolina16

Occupation

1930Barber15
1940Farmer12
1950Farmer16

Family 1

Viva Marie Parker b. November 29, 1901, d. December 29, 1976
Marriage*Claude Elmer Payne married Viva Marie Parker.1,5,6 

Family 2

Ethel M. Hollingsworth b. August 30, 1905, d. January 11, 1980
Marriage*Claude Elmer Payne married Ethel M. Hollingsworth on June 20, 1927 at Summit Co., Ohio.4 
Divorce* Claude Elmer Payne and Ethel M. Hollingsworth were divorced before April 10, 1930.15 

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. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  5. [S5901] Mount Gilead Baptist Cemetery, Henderson Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Claude Elmer Payne obituary in the Nov 30, 1976 edition.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Harless Henry Payne1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 1, 1897, d. February 3, 1973
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,2,3,5,8,9 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,2,3,10,5,8,9 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 370-12-6344.11 Harless Henry Payne was buried at Sanilac Cemetery, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan.4,12 He was born on July 1, 1897 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,11,13,4,5,6,14,7,15 He married Lenora V. Kromm on October 8, 1930 at Macomb Co., Michigan.1,8,16 Harless Henry Payne died on February 3, 1973 at Sandusky, Sanilac Co., Michigan, at age 75.13,4,14,15,16,12 He Harless E. Payne, a former Carsonville grocer, died Saturday morning in McKenzie Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Payne was born in Pilot, Va. He moved Michigan after military service in World War I. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Vera Marie Richard, Roseville; two sons, Ronald, Royal Oak, and John, Tempe, Ariz; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Walters, Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Arlin Light and Mrs. Pauline Spangler, both of Pilot, Va; two brothers, Claude of Horeshoe, N.C., and Russell of Maryland, and five grandchildren. Burial was to be in the Port Sanilac Cemetery. on February 5, 1973.12

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 41, District 76-31, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Co., Michigan17
1950Dwelling 46, District 76-4, Carsonville, Sanilac Co., Michigan18

Occupation

1940Grocery salesman17
1950Grocery store manager18

Family

Lenora V. Kromm b. January 24, 1897, d. June 20, 1999
Marriage*Harless Henry Payne married Lenora V. Kromm on October 8, 1930 at Macomb Co., Michigan.1,8,16 
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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5195] Sanilac Cemetery, Sanilac Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  8. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph W. Payne obituary in the May 28, 1951 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Epperly Payne obituary in the Dec 27, 1955 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S10900] Times Herald, The, From the Harless E. Payne obituary in the Feb 5, 1973 edition.
  13. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  14. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [S10900] Times Herald, The, From the Lenora V. Payne obituary in the Jun 22, 1999 edition.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S14258] Muir Brothers Funeral Home, online www.muirbrotherslapeer.com, From the Vera Marie Richard obituary.
  20. [S10900] Times Herald, The, From the Payne-Outlaw marriage announcement in the Jan 3, 1956 edition.

Nellie Erva Payne1,2

F, b. June 23, 1899, d. April 1, 1930
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,3,4,2 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,3,4,2 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Nellie Erva Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,6 She was born on June 23, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 She married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush on January 7, 1918.7,1,2,6 As of January 7, 1918,her married name was Rush. Nellie Erva Payne died on April 1, 1930 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 30.5,1,2,6 She Funeral services for Mrs. Nell Rush, 30, who died at her home at Tuesday, will be held Thursday. Interment will be in Sunset cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Frank Rush; three children, Louise, Ruby and Treva; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Payne, and six brothers and three sisters. on April 3, 1930.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 163, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 448, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 4, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush b. September 2, 1893, d. August 11, 1968
Marriage*Nellie Erva Payne married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Rush on January 7, 1918.7,1,2,6 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nell Rush obituary in the Apr 3, 1930 edition.
  7. [S56] Frank & Lee Anne Fuller, "Descendants of John W. Rush," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 25, 2003.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Rush Linkous obituary in the Jun 6, 2000 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Marie Rush Williams obitaury in the Oct 6, 2009 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Lee Rush Carner obituary in the Jan 12, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne1

F, b. July 4, 1916, d. February 13, 1996
FatherJames Elmer Payne1,2,3,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly1,2,3,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-1849.7 She was born on July 4, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,7,1 She married Frank Ralph Spangler, son of Jacob Conner Spangler and Hattie Bell Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1 As of December 17, 1932,her married name was Spangler. Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne died on February 13, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.5,6 She SPANGLER, Audra Pauline, 79, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 1996, in a Salem hospital. She was a member of the Pilot United Methodist Church in Pilot, and served as pianist there for thirty-seven years. Surviving are her husband, Frank R. Spangler; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph N. and Essie Spangler of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Robert (Bob) Cole of Salem; a number of nieces and nephews. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on February 15, 1996.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 24, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 36, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 125, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Overall factory worker9

Family

Frank Ralph Spangler b. May 26, 1909, d. November 20, 1996
Marriage*Audra Pauline "Pauline" Payne married Frank Ralph Spangler, son of Jacob Conner Spangler and Hattie Bell Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,1 
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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Claude Elmer Payne obituary in the Nov 30, 1976 edition.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audra Pauline Spangler obituary in the Feb 15, 1996 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Spangler Cole obituary in the Mar 6, 2018 edition.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bernard Fleming Payne1,2,3

M, b. August 15, 1906, d. June 6, 1945
FatherJames Elmer Payne4,5,6 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly4,5,6 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Bernard Fleming Payne was buried at Coal City Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on August 15, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2,3 He married Ora Margaret Hunt on August 4, 1930 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 Bernard Fleming Payne died on June 6, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 38.4,1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 55, District 20, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 236, District 41-34, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Coal miner8

Family

Ora Margaret Hunt b. March 15, 1911, d. September 10, 1985
Marriage*Bernard Fleming Payne married Ora Margaret Hunt on August 4, 1930 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bernard Fleming Payne death record.
  2. [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.
  3. [S3435] Coal City Community Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, 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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Payne-Hunt marriage record.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jackie Bernard Payne death certificate.
  11. [S4545] Daily News Journal, The, From the Leona Manning obituary in the Dec 20, 2010 editon.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Manning-Payne marriage record.

Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes1

M, b. April 25, 1891, d. May 7, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 057-18-8726.2 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes was born on April 25, 1891 at Austria.3,2 He married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes and Sonia M. Knoppow were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.4 Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes died on May 7, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.3

Family

Sonia M. Knoppow b. February 9, 1902, d. November 24, 1984
Marriage*He married Sonia M. Knoppow, daughter of Simon "Shimon" Knoppow and Chernia "Jennie" Suknow, on August 20, 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Divorce* Shlomo "Samuel" Soltes and Sonia M. Knoppow were divorced in February, 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.4 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Mary Ann Payne1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 24, 1908, d. March 29, 1995
FatherJames Elmer Payne2,6,7,8,9,3,4 b. November 26, 1869, d. May 10, 1954
MotherElizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly2,6,7,8,9,3,4 b. April 18, 1875, d. December 25, 1955
     Mary Ann Payne was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7579.11 She was born on March 24, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,11,10,9,3,4 She married William Seibert Walters Sr. on April 21, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,4,5 As of April 21, 1928,her married name was Walters.9 Mary Ann Payne died on March 29, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.1,11,10,4 She WALTERS, Mary Ann Payne 87, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday March 29, 1995, in a local hospital. She was the widow of William Seibert Walters Sr., and was preceded in death by two sons, Jesse Harless Walters and Jimmie Leon Walters. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, William Seibert Walters Jr. and wife, Louise Walters, Lehigh Akers, Fla., Benny Cline Walters and wife, Irene Walters, Servina Park, Md. and Paul Delano Walters and wife, Medora Walters, Middletown, R. I; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hoback, Roanoke; one sister, Pauline E. Spangler, Christiansburg; also 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Burial to follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. on March 31, 1995.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 24, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 105, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 391, District 29, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 72, District 41-32, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13

Family

William Seibert Walters Sr. b. June 18, 1905, d. June 17, 1970
Marriage*Mary Ann Payne married William Seibert Walters Sr. on April 21, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ann Payne Walters obituary in the Mar 31, 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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Seibert Walters, Sr. obituary in the Jun 19, 1970 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Claude Elmer Payne obituary in the Nov 30, 1976 edition.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Ann Walters Hoback obituary in the Mar 26, 2014 edition.
  15. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S7942] Progress Bulletin, From the Jimmie L. Walters obituary in the Mar 14, 1974 edition.
  18. [S4360] Sturtevant Funeral Home, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net, From the Paul Delano Walters obituary.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Arthur Ray Epperly1

M, b. November 28, 1901, d. September 23, 1924
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,2,3 b. February 18, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,2,4,3 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Arthur Ray Epperly was born on November 28, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Nov 28, 1900.1,3 He married Florence Almeda Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Arthur Ray Epperly died on September 23, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 22; Killed in a coal mining accident.1,6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1920Farm laborer4

Family

Florence Almeda Angle b. April 6, 1904, d. October 5, 1993
Marriage*Arthur Ray Epperly married Florence Almeda Angle, daughter of William Lonza "Will" Angle and Sarah Amanda Naff, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Child

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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ray Epperly death certificate.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.

Willis Clyne Epperly1

M, b. July 16, 1903, d. February 2, 1906
FatherNoah L. Epperly1 b. February 18, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Willis Clyne Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 16, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He died on February 2, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Ella Frances Epperly1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 29, 1907, d. September 21, 1983
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,6,4,5 b. February 18, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,6,7,3,4,5 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5943.8 Ella Frances Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,9,10 She was born on March 29, 1907 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,3,5,9 As of April 4, 1928,her married name was Linkswiler.4 She married Leonard Cass Linkswiler on April 4, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,5,11 Ella Frances Epperly died on September 21, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.8,5,9 She Mrs. Ella Frances Linkswiler, age 76, of 1020 13th Street, S.E., died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. She was retired from the Leggett's Department Store in Newport News. She is survived by one son, Lawrence C. Linskwiler, Hampton; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Jennings, Fayetteville, W.Va; Mrs. Anna Lois Carr, Roanoke; Mrs. Maude E. Craighead, Salem; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on September 23, 1983.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 8, District 17, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 132, District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia13
1950Dwelling 39, District 28-52, Elizabeth City, Virginia14

Occupation

1930Rayon mill worker12
1940Rayon mill worker13

Family

Leonard Cass Linkswiler b. October 24, 1906, d. January 3, 1957
Marriage*Ella Frances Epperly married Leonard Cass Linkswiler on April 4, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,5,11 
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. [S593] Daily Press, From the Lawrence Clifford Linkswiler obituary in the Sep 18, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [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&
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Frances Linkswiler obituary in the Sep 23, 1983 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard Cass Linkswiler obituary in the Jan 5, 1957 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Merle Magdalene Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. October 21, 1908, d. September 20, 1988
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,5,2,4 b. February 18, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,5,6,2,4 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 139-07-7390.4 Merle Magdalene Epperly was buried at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.7 She was born on October 21, 1908 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2,7,4 As of July, 1928,her married name was Craighead.1,9 She married Tannie Chris Craighead, son of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, in July, 1928.1,9,10 Merle Magdalene Epperly and Tannie Chris Craighead were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.3 Merle Magdalene Epperly died on September 20, 1988 at San Diego Co., California, at age 79.8,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 25, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 4, District 285, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey11
1940Dwelling 42, District 25-321, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey12
1950Dwelling 113, District 7-86, El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., California13

Occupation

1930Factory secretary11
1940Advertising operator12
1950Secretary13

Family

Tannie Chris Craighead b. April 25, 1901, d. October 22, 1982
Marriage*Merle Magdalene Epperly married Tannie Chris Craighead, son of Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead and Matilda Ellen Whitlock, in July, 1928.1,9,10 
Divorce* Merle Magdalene Epperly and Tannie Chris Craighead were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.3 

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. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2785] El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSfn=lester&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=12932104&CRid=7946&df=all&
  8. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tannie Cris Craighead obituary in the Oct 23, 1982 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Helen Eileen Epperly1,2,3

F, b. July 8, 1911, d. January 7, 1964
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,4,2,3 b. February 18, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,5,4,2,3 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Helen Eileen Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on July 8, 1911 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,2,3 She married Cecil Prince Tarpley on March 11, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.1,4,2,6 As of March 11, 1932,her married name was Tarpley.2 Helen Eileen Epperly died on January 7, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.4,6 She Mrs. Helen Epperley Tarpley, 52, of 1924 Springfield Ave., Salem, died Tuesday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Cecil P. Tarpley; a son, Emory N. Tarpley, Salem, a daughter, Miss Katherine A. Tarpley, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. Sherman Carr, Roanoke, Mrs. Merle Craighead, San Diego, Calif., Mrs. J. T. Jennings, Cunard, W.Va., Mrs. Ella Linkswiler, Hampton. on January 8, 1964.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Rayon Mill Dormitory, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 297, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 208, District 81-43, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Rayon mill reeler7

Family

Cecil Prince Tarpley b. September 25, 1911, d. January 24, 1973
Marriage*Helen Eileen Epperly married Cecil Prince Tarpley on March 11, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.1,4,2,6 
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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Epperley Tarpley obituary in the Jan 8, 1964 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S4594] Lotz Funeral Home Salem, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomesalem.com, From the Katherine Tarpley Hodge obituary.

Anna Lois Epperly1,2,3,4

F, b. October 23, 1912, d. April 11, 2007
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,3,4 b. February 18, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,5,3,4 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Anna Lois Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6442.8 She was born on October 23, 1912 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Oct 24, 1912.8,3,7,4 She married Sherman Sherley Carr, son of Valentine Carr Sr. and Lula Jane King, on December 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,3,9,10 As of December 30, 1933,her married name was Carr.3 Anna Lois Epperly died on April 11, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.6,8,7,9 She Lois Epperly Carr, 94, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. She was the widow of Sherman S. Carr and was preceded in death by a son, Richard W. Carr; daughter, Shirley C. Krista; three sisters and a brother. A longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Salem, she served in the choir for 65 years and among her many offices was lay leader. Mrs. Carr was retired as the bookkeeper from Tarpley's, Inc. in Salem. Lois loved to sew and was especially fond of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her son-in-law, John P. Krista and wife, Gaynell; grandchildren, Michael C. Krista and wife, Tina of Goodview, Cynthia K. Hayes , Andrew S. Carr and Timothy W. Carr, all of Roanoke; five greatgrandchildren, Tyler, Mikaela and Hannah Krista, Nicole Hayes and Xavier Carr; sister, Gertrude Jennings of Fayetteville, W.Va; numerous nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law, V.T. Carr and wife, Ruth of Abingdon. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 13, 2007.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 151, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 79, District 120-30, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Rayon mill worker11

Family

Sherman Sherley Carr b. December 25, 1905, d. July 14, 1958
Marriage*Anna Lois Epperly married Sherman Sherley Carr, son of Valentine Carr Sr. and Lula Jane King, on December 30, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6,2,3,9,10 
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. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Epperly Carr obituary in the Apr 13, 2007 edition.
  7. [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&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Sherley Carr obituary in the Jul 15, 1958 edition.
  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 Shirley Carr Krista obituary in the May 5, 2001 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harold Lialie Epperly1,2

M, b. June 1, 1917, d. June 1, 1917
FatherNoah L. Epperly1,2 b. February 18, 1878, d. May 8, 1919
MotherMaude Thelma Payne1,2 b. July 27, 1882, d. March 13, 1924
     Harold Lialie Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on June 1, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on June 1, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2

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. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Jesse Underwood1,2,3

M, b. December 12, 1785, d. May 7, 1850
FatherSamuel Underwood Jr. b. circa 1744/45, d. June 6, 1803
MotherMisniah Cannaday b. circa 1748, d. before 1815
     Jesse Underwood was buried at Jesse Underwood Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 12, 1785.3 He married Ellender Celia Greer on December 19, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Jesse Underwood died on May 7, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,3

Family

Ellender Celia Greer b. circa 1796
Marriage*He married Ellender Celia Greer on December 19, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of Jesse Underwood.
  2. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  3. [S3626] Jesse Underwood Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/jesse-underwood-cemetery.htm

Florence Almeda Angle1

F, b. April 6, 1904, d. October 5, 1993
FatherWilliam Lonza "Will" Angle1,2 b. September 25, 1875, d. January 5, 1941
MotherSarah Amanda Naff1,2 b. September 7, 1869, d. February 21, 1941
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-8967.3 Her married name was Cummings.4 Florence Almeda Angle was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 She married Leslie Cummings.4 Florence Almeda Angle was born on April 6, 1904 at Virginia.3,5 She married Arthur Ray Epperly, son of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of December 19, 1922,her married name was Epperly.2 Florence Almeda Angle died on October 5, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.3,4,5 She CUMMINGS, Florence A., 89, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday evening, October 5, 1993, in Richfield Nursing Center in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Cummings and three sons, Sidney Miles, Winston and Wayne Cummings. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Otto and Irene Epperly, Jimmy Cummings, all of Christiansburg; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Miles, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Francine Helms, Mililani, Hawaii, Kavin Cummings, Abingdon, Va., and Leslie Ciaccia, Damascus, Md; three great-granddaughters, Lindy and Mary Helms and Lindsey Cummings. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on October 7, 1993.4

Family 1

Leslie Cummings
Marriage*She married Leslie Cummings.4 

Family 2

Arthur Ray Epperly b. November 28, 1901, d. September 23, 1924
Marriage*Florence Almeda Angle married Arthur Ray Epperly, son of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, on December 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Child

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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence A. Cummings obituary in the Oct 7, 1993 edition.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Lonza "Will" Angle1,2,3

M, b. September 25, 1875, d. January 5, 1941
FatherJacob Riley Angle1,2 b. October 10, 1850, d. April 2, 1923
MotherElizabeth Frances Richards1,2 b. December 18, 1845, d. December 20, 1924
     William Lonza "Will" Angle Enumerated in the 1920 and 1930 Montgomery Co. Virginia Census. He was born on September 25, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Sarah Amanda Naff, daughter of Rev. William H. Naff and Mary Jane Lampey, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 William Lonza "Will" Angle died on January 5, 1941 at age 65.

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Sarah Amanda Naff b. September 7, 1869, d. February 21, 1941
Marriage*William Lonza "Will" Angle married Sarah Amanda Naff, daughter of Rev. William H. Naff and Mary Jane Lampey, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S273] Floyd Co., Virginia Family Bibles, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/fambible.html
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Livie Angle Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Sarah Amanda Naff1

F, b. September 7, 1869, d. February 21, 1941
FatherRev. William H. Naff1 b. April 29, 1845, d. October 21, 1918
MotherMary Jane Lampey1 b. July 6, 1849, d. October 15, 1931
     Sarah Amanda Naff was born on September 7, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married William Lonza "Will" Angle, son of Jacob Riley Angle and Elizabeth Frances Richards, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 25, 1894,her married name was Angle. Sarah Amanda Naff died on February 21, 1941 at age 71.

Family

William Lonza "Will" Angle b. September 25, 1875, d. January 5, 1941
Marriage*She married William Lonza "Will" Angle, son of Jacob Riley Angle and Elizabeth Frances Richards, on October 25, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Livie Angle Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 17, 1923, d. November 19, 2013
FatherArthur Ray Epperly1,3 b. November 28, 1901, d. September 23, 1924
MotherFlorence Almeda Angle1,7,3,8 b. April 6, 1904, d. October 5, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 224-20-2192.9 Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on October 17, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,9,5,6 He married Irene Mae Willard, daughter of William Wallace "Sloke" Willard and Edna Virginia James, on August 20, 1950.10,1,2,5 Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly died on November 19, 2013 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.3,4,9,5 He Otto Ray Epperly (Pluto), 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Epperly; his mother, Florence Cummings; his half-brothers, Sidney Miles, Winston Cummings, Jimmy Cummings, and Wayne Cummings. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Irene; daughter, Francine Helms (Barry); granddaughters, Linda Acker (Justin) of Socorro, N.M., and Mary Vissani (Daniel) of Christiansburg; great-grandchildren, Penny Acker, Olivia and Simeon Vissani; sister-in-law, Carmen Blevins of Abingdon, Va; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 21, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 58, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather William Angle11
1940Dwelling 59, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Irene Mae Willard b. May 1, 1930
Marriage*Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly married Irene Mae Willard, daughter of William Wallace "Sloke" Willard and Edna Virginia James, on August 20, 1950.10,1,2,5 
Child
  • Nellie Francine Epperly1,3,12

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 Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence A. Cummings obituary in the Oct 7, 1993 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Irene Mae Willard1,2

F, b. May 1, 1930
FatherWilliam Wallace "Sloke" Willard3,1,4,5 b. April 7, 1898, d. March 13, 1955
MotherEdna Virginia James3,1,4,5 b. May 11, 1907, d. October 11, 2000
     Irene Mae Willard was born on May 1, 1930 at West Virginia.1 She married Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly, son of Arthur Ray Epperly and Florence Almeda Angle, on August 20, 1950.3,1,4,2 As of August 20, 1950,her married name was Epperly.1

Census Records

1940Dweling 192, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly b. October 17, 1923, d. November 19, 2013
Marriage*Irene Mae Willard married Otto Ray "Pluto" Epperly, son of Arthur Ray Epperly and Florence Almeda Angle, on August 20, 1950.3,1,4,2 
Child
  • Nellie Francine Epperly1,6,7

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. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna James Willard obituary in the Oct 13, 2000 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Willard obituary in the May 26, 2008 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otto Ray Epperly obituary in the Nov 21, 2013 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.