Mathia McNeil1,2

F, b. March 4, 1911, d. September 27, 2000
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil2,3,4 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly4,3 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Mathia McNeil was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on March 4, 1911 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Thomas.4 She married Ezra C. Thomas circa 1928.5,1,4 Mathia McNeil died on September 27, 2000 at Virginia at age 89.1 She THOMAS, Mathia McNeil, 89, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2000. She was the beloved wife of the late, Ezra C. Thomas. She was born March 4, 1911 in Gatewood, W.Va. Mrs. Thomas was predeceased by one son, Calvin F. Thomas, sisters, Stella Dove, Roxie Jones, Edith Argabright and Elsie Akers and brother, Lynn McNeil. She is survived by a daughter, Loretta Eisenbeiss of Hyattsville, Md; sons, Jabe Thomas and wife, Betty of Christiansburg, Va., Arcel Thomas, now of the home; precious grandchildren, Ronnie Thomas, Keith Thomas, Dawn and Gary Eisenbeiss; beloved sisters, Velvie Williams, Roenie Alderman; and brother, James McNeil. Special thank you to her daughter-in-law, Betty who helped to care for her during her illness. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2000 at the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church on Alleghany Springs Road. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the church on Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Richard Kingrea and Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Guest speaker will be Rev. Wesley K. Russ of Maranatha Fellowship in College Park, Maryland. Interment to follow in Den Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on September 29, 2000.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 33, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Ezra C. Thomas b. April 15, 1909, d. December 6, 1956
Marriage*Mathia McNeil married Ezra C. Thomas circa 1928.5,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mathia McNeil Thomas obituary in the Sep 29, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Yates McNeil obituary in the Mar 26, 1995 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S228] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Den Hill Road Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Albert S. Finn1,2

M, b. August 22, 1920, d. April 30, 1972
     Albert S. Finn was buried at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery, 28120 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Wayne Co., Michigan.2 His Social Security Number was 498-09-0101.3 He was born on August 22, 1920 at St. Louis, Missouri.3,1,2 He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, on October 20, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Albert S. Finn died on April 30, 1972 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 51.4,2 He Curt Mitchell and Albert Finn of Detroit were killed Sunday as their light plane crashed at Amarillo shortly after takeoff, disintegrating on impact. on May 1, 1972.4

Family

Shirley Ruth Lastar
Marriage*He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, on October 20, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 
Children
  • Robert Bernard Finn1
  • Patricia Sue Finn1
  • Steven Michael Finn1

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S6435] Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery, Wayne Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2176] Mexia Daily News, The, From the Albert Finn death article in the May 1, 1972 edition.

Stella May McNeil1

F, b. February 17, 1913, d. February 9, 1951
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil2,3,1 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly2,3,1 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Stella May McNeil was buried at Den Hill Road Cemetery, Mount Calvery Baptist Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 17, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1929,her married name was Dove.3 She married Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove on November 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 Stella May McNeil and Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove were divorced on April 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Stella May McNeil died on February 9, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 157, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family

Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove b. February 26, 1912, d. February 26, 1988
Marriage*Stella May McNeil married Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove on November 11, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 
Divorce* Stella May McNeil and Emmett Ellett "Emitt" Dove were divorced on April 15, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1703] W. W. Likens and Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 24, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1949 - Jul 1953.
  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. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  5. [S228] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Den Hill Road Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S4514] McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com, From the Harley Quentin Dove, Sr. obituary.

Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 17, 1916, d. May 29, 2001
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil6,1,7,8,3,4,9,5 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly6,7,8,3,4,9,5 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10 Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7524.11 She was born on February 17, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,4,9,5 As of April 13, 1934,her married name was Poff.4 She married William Ivor Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on April 13, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,12,4 As of November 30, 1954,her married name was Williams.3 Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil married Nathan Monroe Williams on November 30, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 As of May 10, 1987,her married name was Graham.3 Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil married Henry John Graham on May 10, 1987 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil died on May 29, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.11,13 She GRAHAM, Velvia Williams, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away and has gone home to be with her Jesus. Mrs. Graham was a faithful member of the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ivan Poff, second husband, Nathan Williams and one daughter, Josephine Poff. She is survived by her husband, Henry John Graham; children, Hazel and Bob Wickline of Christiansburg, Irvin and Martha Poff of Salem, Lynwood and Norma Poff of Atlanta, Ga., Paul and Kathy Poff of Blacksburg, Juanita "Dot" and Billy Shepherd of Salem; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, James McNeil of Floyd; brother and sisters-in-law, Albert and Roxie Williams and Margaret Williams. Interment will follow in Congregational Holiness Cemetery in Shawsville. The family would like to express their appreciation to the New River Valley Medical Center for the care given Mrs. Graham and also to the many kind prayers, thoughts and concerns given during her illness. on May 31, 2001.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 158, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia14

Family 1

William Ivor Poff b. December 27, 1914, d. August 13, 1952
Marriage*Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil married William Ivor Poff, son of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on April 13, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,12,4 
Children

Family 2

Nathan Monroe Williams b. March 29, 1908, d. August 4, 1976
Marriage*Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil married Nathan Monroe Williams on November 30, 1954 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 

Family 3

Henry John Graham b. October 3, 1912, d. March 13, 2003
Marriage*Velvia Rebie "Velvie" McNeil married Henry John Graham on May 10, 1987 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Yates McNeil obituary in the Mar 26, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velvia Williams Graham obitutary in the May 31, 2001 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roenie Alderman obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S390] Ruth G. Hale, Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Lee Poff obituary in the Jun 10, 2012 edition.
  16. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Ivan Poff obituary in the Aug 14, 1952 edition.
  17. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  18. [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.

Roenie McNeil1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1918, d. February 9, 2001
FatherThomas Jefferson "Bead" "Bebe" McNeil1,2,3,5,6,4,7 b. December 10, 1876, d. December 21, 1949
MotherMellie Catherine Epperly1,2,5,6,4,7 b. September 16, 1879, d. February 11, 1933
     Roenie McNeil was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8 Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5072.9 She was born on June 22, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,7 She married Gordon Johnson Alderman on May 29, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was Alderman. Roenie McNeil died on February 9, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.2,9,8 She ALDERMAN, Roenie M., 82, of Pilot, passed away Friday, February 9, 2001, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late Bebe and Nellie McNeil, she was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Jeanie McNeil; her husband, Gordon J. Alderman; a daughter, Marilynn Marie Alderman; and grandchildren, Larry and Belinda Edwards. She is survived by children, Doris Doyle, Roanoke, Clayton Alderman and wife, Goldie, Rachel Hale, Barbara Altizer and husband, Guy, Helen O'Dell and husband, Charles, Herman Alderman and wife, Alfadean, all of Pilot, Christine Linkous and husband, Junior, Blacksburg, Darlene Worrell and husband, Mike, Christiansburg, Daniel Alderman and wife, Kathy, David Alderman and wife, Teresa, all of Pilot; a sister, Velva Graham, Christiansburg; a brother, James McNeil, Floyd; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. on February 10, 2001.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 109, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 45, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Gordon Johnson Alderman b. April 27, 1916, d. June 15, 1981
Marriage*Roenie McNeil married Gordon Johnson Alderman on May 29, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roenie Alderman obituary in the Feb 10, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jennie Yates McNeil obituary in the Mar 26, 1995 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Rachel Louise Hale obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Clayton Alderman obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Alderman Linkous obituary in the Jun 5, 2017 edition.
  15. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Herman Alderman obituary.

Nellie May Wimmer1,2

F, b. February 28, 1896, d. August 23, 1998
FatherHosea Allen Wimmer1,3,4,5,2,6 b. October 17, 1863, d. June 15, 1916
MotherMartha Agnes Weaver1,3,4,5,2,6 b. April 25, 1862, d. March 17, 1951
     Nellie May Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-8148.9 She was born on February 28, 1896 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,5,2,6 She married John Brainard Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, circa 1914 at Virginia.7,10,11 As of circa 1914,her married name was Epperly. Nellie May Wimmer married William Brethard Vest Sr., son of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on August 24, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,12,6 As of August 24, 1963,her married name was Vest. Nellie May Wimmer died on August 23, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 102.7,9,6 She VEST, Nellie W. Epperly, 102, of Pilot, died Sunday, August 23, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Brainard Epperly and Bretherd Vest. She is survived by her daughter, Mabel Wimmer of Pilot; two grandchildren, Nancy and husband, Junior Conner, Danny and wife, Betsy Wimmer, all of Salem; four great-grandchildren, Teresa and husband, Jeffery Gallagher of Salem, Crystal and husband, Nathaniel Gravely of Roanoke, Angel and Jake Wimmer of Salem; four great-great-grandchildren, Blake and Bradley Gallagher, Justin and Makala Gravely. Also surviving are stepchildren, Warren and wife, Blondine Vest of Pilot, Wilford and wife, Erma Jean Vest of Check, Clinton and wife, Catherine Vest of Floyd, Alvin and wife, Mae Vest of Copper Hill, Evelyn and husband, Raymond King of Christiansburg; two stepdaughters-in-law, Olean Vest and Dolly Vest, both of Pilot; 17 step-grandchildren and 23 stepgreat-grandchildren. Interment in Huffville Cemetery. on August 25, 1998.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 152, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 35, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 105, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 2, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 18, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 148, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family 1

John Brainard Epperly b. December 22, 1886, d. October 20, 1960
Marriage*Nellie May Wimmer married John Brainard Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, circa 1914 at Virginia.7,10,11 
Children

Family 2

William Brethard Vest Sr. b. September 22, 1897, d. November 20, 1971
Marriage*Nellie May Wimmer married William Brethard Vest Sr., son of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on August 24, 1963 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,12,6 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie W. Epperly Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 1998 edition.
  8. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 13, 2014 edition.

Martha Agnes Weaver1,2

F, b. April 25, 1862, d. March 17, 1951
FatherJohn Weaver1,3,4,2 b. February 10, 1823, d. December 20, 1905
MotherMary Ann Gray1,3,4,2 b. August 6, 1834, d. January 11, 1930
     Martha Agnes Weaver was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,6 She was born on April 25, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2,6 She married Hosea Allen Wimmer, son of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on April 3, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of April 3, 1883,her married name was Wimmer. Martha Agnes Weaver died on March 17, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.5,2,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 290, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 296, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 152, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 35, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 338, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 72, District 120-79, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family

Hosea Allen Wimmer b. October 17, 1863, d. June 15, 1916
Marriage*Martha Agnes Weaver married Hosea Allen Wimmer, son of John Burwell Wimmer and Phoebe C. Wimmer, on April 3, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  6. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence Dewey Wimmer death record.
  17. [S1578] Ruth G. Hale and Glenna Garnand Garner, Unknown Cemeteries of Montgomery Co., VA.

Infant Epperly1

F, b. August 12, 1915, d. August 12, 1915
FatherJohn Brainard Epperly2,1 b. December 22, 1886, d. October 20, 1960
MotherNellie May Wimmer2,1 b. February 28, 1896, d. August 23, 1998
     Infant Epperly died on August 12, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 12, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 13, 2014 edition.
  2. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/

Harold Serell Podolsky1,2

M, b. October 25, 1913, d. October 9, 1985
     Harold Serell Podolsky was buried at Machpelah Cemetery, 21707 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, Oakland Co., Michigan.2 His Social Security Number was 381-10-8752.3 He was born on October 25, 1913.3 He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, in 1977 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Harold Serell Podolsky died on October 9, 1985 at Michigan at age 71.2

Family

Shirley Ruth Lastar
Marriage*He married Shirley Ruth Lastar, daughter of Eugene Hyman Lastar and Bess "Bessie" Knoppow, in 1977 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S4405] Machpelah Cemetery, Oakland Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Claudie Mobie Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. September 30, 1942, d. January 10, 1944
FatherCharles Edwin "Harless" Wimmer1,2,4 b. December 12, 1916, d. June 12, 2001
MotherLZ Epperly1,2,4 b. March 21, 1918, d. September 16, 2019
     Claudie Mobie Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on September 30, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3,6 She died on January 10, 1944 at Virginia at age 1.5,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harless Edwin Wimmer obituary in the Jun 13, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the LZ Epperly Wimmer obituary in the Sep 17, 2019 edition.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Frances Jeanette Wimmer Burnside obituary.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Blanche Woodruff Sumner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977
FatherDr. James Clint Sumner2,5,6 b. February 2, 1866, d. December 4, 1940
MotherAttie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence2,5,6 b. November 30, 1875, d. March 9, 1941
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-3641.7 Blanche Woodruff Sumner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 She was born on July 9, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,7 She married Hiley Lee Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on February 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3 As of February 23, 1916,her married name was Epperly. Blanche Woodruff Sumner died on July 30, 1977 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.8,4 She PILOT -- Mrs. Blanche Epperly, age 80, died early Saturday, July 30, 1977, at her home. Surviving are one son, Harless C. Epperly, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Conner, Christiansburg, Mrs. Margie Austin, Pilot, Mrs. Virginia Epperly, Pulaski; a brother, Cecil Sumner, Midland, Va; a sister, Mrs. Estes Rorrer, Roanoke; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 1, 1977, from the Huffville Church by the Rev. Richard H. Horne and the Rev. Frank Wimmer. Burial in the Huffville Cemetery. on August 4, 1977.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 278, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 36, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 111, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 142, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Hiley Lee Epperly b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967
Marriage*Blanche Woodruff Sumner married Hiley Lee Epperly, son of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on February 23, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd 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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Blanche Epperly obituary in the Aug 4, 1977 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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.
  13. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Vest marriage certificate.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 edition.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva E. Conner obituary in the Aug 17, 2013 edition.

Dr. James Clint Sumner1,2,3

M, b. February 2, 1866, d. December 4, 1940
FatherIsaac Sumner1,4,3
MotherMary Unknown1,4
     Dr. James Clint Sumner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on February 2, 1866 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence, daughter of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on July 25, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 Dr. James Clint Sumner died on December 4, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.5,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 278, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 36, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 84, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 188, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Physician7
1920Physician2
1930Physician8

Family

Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence b. November 30, 1875, d. March 9, 1941
Marriage*Dr. James Clint Sumner married Attie Maloney "Atty" Lawrence, daughter of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on July 25, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Herman Lee Epperly1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 30, 1917, d. August 4, 1965
FatherHiley Lee Epperly1,2,3,5 b. July 17, 1892, d. April 12, 1967
MotherBlanche Woodruff Sumner1,2,3,5 b. July 9, 1897, d. July 30, 1977
     Herman Lee Epperly was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 229-01-1593.6 He was born on July 30, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Pearlie Florence Vest, daughter of Brainard Oscar Vest and Lillie Maude Carr, on November 14, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 Herman Lee Epperly died on August 4, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.4 He Corrine - Herman Lee Epperly, 48, of Corrine died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday in a Beckley hospital. Born July 30, 1917, in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of Hiliey and Blanche Sumler Epperly of Pilot, Va. Other survivors include his wife, Florence Vest Epperly; a brother, Harless of Roanoke, Va., and three sisters, Mrs. Eva Conner of Check, Va., Mrs. Virginia Epperly of Pulaski, Va., and Mrs. Margie Auston of Pilot, Va. He was a tipple operator for the Stephenson Mine of Consolidation Coal Co. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Welton Chapel with the Rev. David Pollock and the Rev. Charlie Fizer Jr. in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. Friends may call at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home in Mullens after 5 p.m. today. on August 5, 1965.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 83, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 72, District 41-41, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Laundry mechanic7

Family

Pearlie Florence Vest b. November 15, 1917, d. April 10, 1989
Marriage*Herman Lee Epperly married Pearlie Florence Vest, daughter of Brainard Oscar Vest and Lillie Maude Carr, on November 14, 1937 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Epperly-Vest marriage certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herman Lee Epperly death record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Herman Lee Epperly obituary in the Aug 5, 1965 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Millard Howard1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1913, d. March, 1972
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.1,5,2,6 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly1,5,2,7 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6480.8 Harry Millard Howard was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on March 17, 1913 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 He married Lou Retha Cox on April 15, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,2 Harry Millard Howard died in March, 1972 at West Virginia.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115 District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 40, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal miner1
1940Coal miner10

Family

Lou Retha Cox b. October 10, 1912, d. August 10, 1996
Marriage*Harry Millard Howard married Lou Retha Cox on April 15, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Cox marriage record.
  3. [S7608] Valley View Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [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.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Kenneth Melvin Howard obituary in the Jan 9, 2010 edition.

Edna Mae Howard1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1926, d. August 15, 2014
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.5,1,3,6,7 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly5,8,3,6,7 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     Edna Mae Howard was buried at Union Prairie Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa.9,7 She was born on February 28, 1926 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,9,10,7 As of January 5, 1946,her married name was Ellickson.3 She married James Eli Ellickson on January 5, 1946 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.3,4,7 Edna Mae Howard died on August 15, 2014 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 88.9,10,7 She Edna Mae Ellickson, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at Northbrook Manor Care Center. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Randy Kasch. Burial: 2:45 p.m. at Union Prairie Cemetery, Decorah. Friends may visit with the family Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home and Tuesday at the church after 9:30 a.m. Edna is survived by two daughters, Susan Sundquist of Madison, Wis., and Joan (Gene) Mollenhauer of Toddville; two sons, James (Verny) Ellickson of Mason City and John (Linda) Ellickson of Central City; grandchildren, Diana (Keegan) Mykris, Mary (Jon) Naslund, Kathryn (Colin) Atkins, Terry (John) Loske and Carina (Dennis Coonfield) Ellickson; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Sue) Howard of San Antonio, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, James; five brothers and three sisters. Edna was born the daughter of William and Bertha Epperly Howard on Feb. 28, 1926. She married James Eli Ellickson on Jan. 5, 1946. He died in 1982. Edna retired in 1985 from Rockwell Collins, where she had been employed for 27 years. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. on August 17, 2014.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 207, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Family

James Eli Ellickson b. October 16, 1923, d. December 6, 1982
Marriage*Edna Mae Howard married James Eli Ellickson on January 5, 1946 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.3,4,7 
Children
  • Susan Ellickson4,7
  • Joan Ellickson4,7
  • James Eli Ellickson Jr.4,7
  • John T. Ellickson4,7

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Virginia Merle Howard Roberts obituary in the Nov 4, 1998 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2163] Cedar Rapids Gazette, From the James Eli Ellickson obituary in the Dec 7, 1982 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  7. [S2163] Cedar Rapids Gazette, From the Edna Mae Ellickson obituary in the Aug 17, 2014 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  9. [S7609] Union Prairie Cemetery, Winneshiek Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Geneva Jane Howard1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1924, d. May 9, 1984
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.4,5,6,3,7 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly4,8,3,7 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-3939.9 Geneva Jane Howard was born on June 29, 1924 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,2,7 As of June 14, 1943,her married name was Smith.3 She married Charles Allen Smith on June 14, 1943 at Dover, Kent Co., Delaware.3 Geneva Jane Howard died on May 9, 1984 at Orange Co., California, at age 59.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 142, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Charles Allen Smith b. March 19, 1921, d. August 20, 1998
Marriage*Geneva Jane Howard married Charles Allen Smith on June 14, 1943 at Dover, Kent Co., Delaware.3 

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Roy Edward Howard1,2,3

M, b. March 4, 1911, d. September 7, 1965
FatherWilliam Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.4,2,5,6,7 b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
MotherBertha Blanch Epperly4,2,5,8 b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
     Roy Edward Howard was born on March 4, 1911 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Virginia Catherine Ingles on May 3, 1930 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 Roy Edward Howard died on September 7, 1965 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 54.1,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115 District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 142, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Coal miner4
1940Coal miner7

Family

Virginia Catherine Ingles
Marriage*Roy Edward Howard married Virginia Catherine Ingles on May 3, 1930 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Ingles marriage record.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.
  9. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Kenneth Stewart/Stuart Lastar1,2,3,4

M, b. June 24, 1927, d. June 19, 2014
FatherEugene Hyman Lastar5,1,4 b. March 7, 1898, d. December 3, 1973
MotherBess "Bessie" Knoppow5,1,4 b. October 24, 1902, d. September 11, 1995
     Kenneth Stewart/Stuart Lastar was buried at Mount Sinai Cemetery, 24210 N 68th Street, Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 He was born on June 24, 1927 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2 He married Faythe Elaine Mihaly on February 6, 1949 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,4 Kenneth Stewart/Stuart Lastar died on June 19, 2014 at Arizona at age 86.2,3 He LASTAR, KENNETH S., 86, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, formerly of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away on June 19, 2014. He served in the U.S. Army. He later became an electrical engineer and followed in his father's footsteps in the family owned business Lastar Electric. Kenneth was preceded in death by his son Howard Lastar. He is survived by his wife Faythe; daughter Sheryl Allen; sisters Shirley Podolsky and Beverly Natelson; grandchildren Jeremy Allen, Brittany Tefft, and Brigitte Allen; and great-grandson Jimmy Allen. Services are being held in Arizona. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary. on June 21, 2014.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 38, District 838, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan5

Family

Faythe Elaine Mihaly
Marriage*Kenneth Stewart/Stuart Lastar married Faythe Elaine Mihaly on February 6, 1949 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S560] Joan Glanz Rimmon, "Knoppow Family Researcher Joan Glanz Rimmon," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 17, 2004.
  2. [S6436] Mount Sinai Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3819] Detroit News, The, From the Kenneth Lastar obituary in the Jun 21, 2014 edition.
  4. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lou Retha Cox1,2

F, b. October 10, 1912, d. August 10, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 229-90-6679.2 Lou Retha Cox was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on October 10, 1912 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 She married Harry Millard Howard, son of William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. and Bertha Blanch Epperly, on April 15, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,1 As of April 15, 1933,her married name was Howard.1 Lou Retha Cox died on August 10, 1996 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 83.2,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 40, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Family

Harry Millard Howard b. March 17, 1913, d. March, 1972
Marriage*Lou Retha Cox married Harry Millard Howard, son of William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. and Bertha Blanch Epperly, on April 15, 1933 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Cox marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [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.
  4. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Kenneth Melvin Howard obituary in the Jan 9, 2010 edition.

Charles Donald Howard1,2,3,4

M, b. September 9, 1935, d. January 3, 1994
FatherHarry Millard Howard1,2 b. March 17, 1913, d. March, 1972
MotherLou Retha Cox1,2 b. October 10, 1912, d. August 10, 1996
     Charles Donald Howard was buried at Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, Stafford Co., Virginia.3 He married Luzana Belle Unknown.3 Charles Donald Howard was born on September 9, 1935 at West Virginia.2,3 He died on January 3, 1994 at Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 58.3,4

Family

Luzana Belle Unknown b. April 9, 1939, d. May 18, 2002
Marriage*He married Luzana Belle Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5478] Stafford Memorial Park, Stafford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Kenneth Melvin Howard1,2,3

M, b. April 5, 1938, d. January 8, 2010
FatherHarry Millard Howard4,1,2 b. March 17, 1913, d. March, 1972
MotherLou Retha Cox4,1,2 b. October 10, 1912, d. August 10, 1996
     Kenneth Melvin Howard was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on April 5, 1938 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Sylvia Cox on July 6, 1961.3 Kenneth Melvin Howard died on January 8, 2010 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 71.2,3 He Kenneth Melvin Howard, 71, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on April 5, 1938, in Cunard, W.Va. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and LouRetha Howard, and his brother Donald. Kenneth proudly served his country in the Army before retiring from Continental Telephone Co. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also an active member of the River of Life Church where he sang under the direction of close friend and pastor, Sarah E. Smith. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sylvia Howard of Stafford County; daughter Rebecca Compton and husband Gary of Fredericksburg; daughter Lisa Denault and husband Bruce of Stafford; daughter Jessica Kennedy and fiancé Jobe Kemp of Stafford; sister Lula Hash of Charlotte, N.C; and former son-in-law and fishing partner Robert Kennedy. He was the proud grandfather of Gary Compton Jr., Stephanie Cox, Heather Ausbrooks, Keirsten and Nicholas Kennedy, Alexander, Matthew and Arianna Kemp, Tonya and Michael Denault, and Danielle Shartzer; and three great-grandchildren, Logan Denault, and Evelyn and Madeline Vioral. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends. Pallbearers will be Jobe Kemp, Robert Kennedy, Gary Compton Jr., Charlie Cox, Ronald Fox and Michelle White. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Compton, Gary Cox, Bruce Denault, Wayne Grimmet, Gary Johnson, Randy Fox and Michael Grimmett. Friends and family may visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Home, Stafford. Friends and family may also visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Ronald Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton, W.Va. The funeral service will be held at Ronald Meadows Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Park at Palace Creek, Hinton. on January 9, 2010.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 40, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Family

Sylvia Cox
Marriage*Kenneth Melvin Howard married Sylvia Cox on July 6, 1961.3 
Children
  • Lisa Howard2
  • Jessica Howard2
  • Rebecca Sue Howard2,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Kenneth Melvin Howard obituary in the Jan 9, 2010 edition.
  3. [S7608] Valley View Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Evie Jane Trump1,2

F, b. September 1, 1910, d. January 30, 1997
FatherHampton John Trump3 b. August 20, 1885, d. December 29, 1969
MotherEmma Gearheart3
     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-5419.4 Evie Jane Trump was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 1, 1910 at Virginia.4 She married Frank Newell Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on December 22, 1928.1 As of December 22, 1928,her married name was Woolwine. Evie Jane Trump died on January 30, 1997 at Virginia at age 86.4,1 She WOOLWINE, Evie Trump, 86, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank N. Woolwine; and grandson, Tony King. Mrs. Woolwine is survived by three sons, Robert A. Woolwine and his wife, Shirley, Richard Woolwine and his wife, Karen, Larry Woolwine and his wife, Betty; two daughters, Becky Warren and Joyce Wall; also eight grandchildren, Robert G. Woolwine, Jason M. Woolwine, Pam Warren, Jennifer Woolwine, Matthew B. Woolwine, Melinda McPeak, Darrell Warren Jr., and Richard A. Woolwine; and two great-grandchildren, Christopher King and Kimberly King. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 1997, at 10 a.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church with Rev. Keith Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on February 1, 1997.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 79, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 212, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Frank Newell Woolwine b. October 3, 1910, d. July 4, 1980
Marriage*Evie Jane Trump married Frank Newell Woolwine, son of Charlie Lee Woolwine and Doshia Emma Spradlin, on December 22, 1928.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Trump Woolwine obituary in the Feb 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1370] Woolwine, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1971402&id=I96692818
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Woolwine Wall obituary in the Oct 13, 2002 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert A. Woolwine obituary in the Sep 25, 2014 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hampton John Trump1

M, b. August 20, 1885, d. December 29, 1969
     Hampton John Trump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Emma Gearheart. Hampton John Trump was born on August 20, 1885; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 20, 1884.1,2 He died on December 29, 1969 at age 84.1

Family

Emma Gearheart
Marriage*He married Emma Gearheart. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S1370] Woolwine, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1971402&id=I96692818

Leonard "Len" Dangerfield1,2,3

M, b. May 13, 1863, d. January 20, 1930
FatherHenry Dangerfield2,1 b. September 8, 1836, d. September 8, 1919
MotherIsabell Epperly2 b. May, 1843, d. November 23, 1924
     Leonard "Len" Dangerfield was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He was born on May 13, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Laura Dean Lawrence, daughter of Asa H. Lawrence and Elizabeth H. Smith, on May 20, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Leonard "Len" Dangerfield died on January 20, 1930 at Virginia at age 66.4

Family

Laura Dean Lawrence b. September 3, 1868, d. November 25, 1943
Marriage*He married Laura Dean Lawrence, daughter of Asa H. Lawrence and Elizabeth H. Smith, on May 20, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Olive H. Akers obituary in the Aug 21, 1966 edition.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Laura Dean Lawrence1

F, b. September 3, 1868, d. November 25, 1943
FatherAsa H. Lawrence2,1,3 b. February 7, 1848, d. June 7, 1906
MotherElizabeth H. Smith1,2,3 b. April 10, 1848, d. October 20, 1919
     Laura Dean Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 3, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married Leonard "Len" Dangerfield, son of Henry Dangerfield and Isabell Epperly, on May 20, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of May 20, 1886,her married name was Dangerfield. Laura Dean Lawrence died on November 25, 1943 at Virginia at age 75.4

Family

Leonard "Len" Dangerfield b. May 13, 1863, d. January 20, 1930
Marriage*She married Leonard "Len" Dangerfield, son of Henry Dangerfield and Isabell Epperly, on May 20, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  6. [S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Olive H. Akers obituary in the Aug 21, 1966 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Jane Iddings1,2

F, b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921
FatherThomas Iddings1,2,3 b. circa 1809, d. after 1890
MotherVirginia Minnie "Jane" Howery1,2
     Mary Jane Iddings was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,5 She was born on December 27, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Albert Conner, son of William R. "Billy Strong" Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, on February 8, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of February 8, 1866,her married name was Conner. Mary Jane Iddings died on March 26, 1921 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.4,3,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 34, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 13, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 92, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her daughter-in-law Laura B. Conner11

Family

Albert Conner b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
Marriage*Mary Jane Iddings married Albert Conner, son of William R. "Billy Strong" Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff, on February 8, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary Conner death certificate.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S1697] W. W. Gardner and Evelyn M. Wells, Records of Death - Book 18, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1935 - Jul 31, 1941.
  15. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  16. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  17. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.