Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Jessica Daryl Craighead^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. June 11, 1952, d. November 3, 2008

Father

David Eutaw "Taw" Craighead^1,2,8,9,5 b. September 13, 1919, d. April 27, 2002

Mother

Hazel Ruth Harris^2,8,9,5 b. June 13, 1927, d. August 19, 2001

Jessica Daryl Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3 She was born on June 11, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,5 As of December 29, 1979,her married name was Weeks.⁶ She married Richard Dale Weeks on December 29, 1979 at Belleville, Hendricks Co., Indiana.^6,7 Jessica Daryl Craighead and Richard Dale Weeks were divorced on August 24, 1984 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁶ As of September 1, 1984,her married name was Dyer.⁵ Jessica Daryl Craighead married William Glen Dyer on September 1, 1984 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,9,5 Jessica Daryl Craighead died on November 3, 2008 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 56.^9,3 She Jessica Dyer, formerly of Roanoke, the younger of the two Craighead daughters, was found peacefully asleep in her chair at home in Norfolk, Va., Monday, November 3, 2008. Jessica was a beautiful artistic person that could inspire beauty in the clients she served as a hairdresser and in the students she taught at Brandon Middle School. She would choose controversial topics to discuss in order to get her students to think and excel in academic knowledge. She often expressed how much she wanted them to learn, graduate and have a better quality of life. She was predeceased by her father and mother, David and Hazel Craighead and brother-in-law, Albert Dewey Hendrick. She is survived by her family that loved her dearly; her sister, Barbara Hendrick; nephew and wife, Patrick and Amy Abbott; niece and husband, Beth and James Lynskey; and her greatnephews that she loved dearly, Adam Blake and David (Kai) Lynskey, all of Roanoke, Va. Also survived are her fiance, Ricky Speight, of Carrollton, Va. and her best "childhood friend" Jim Booth, of Ocean View, Va; and her ex-husband, Glen Dyer, of Berryville, Va. She also leaves behind a host of friends and students that she impacted their lives in some special way. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Ken Dupin will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on November 7, 2008.⁹

Family 1

Richard Dale Weeks

Marriage*

She married Richard Dale Weeks on December 29, 1979 at Belleville, Hendricks Co., Indiana.^6,7

Divorce*

Jessica Daryl Craighead and Richard Dale Weeks were divorced on August 24, 1984 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁶

Family 2

William Glen Dyer

Marriage*

Jessica Daryl Craighead married William Glen Dyer on September 1, 1984 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,9,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Eutah Craighead obituary in the Apr 30, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Harris Craighead obituary in the Aug 20, 2001 edition.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessica Dyer obituary in the Nov 7, 2008 edition.

James Edgar Conner^1,2,3

M, b. circa July, 1870, d. April 1, 1932

Father

William Nathan Conner^1,4,5,3 b. January 1, 1840, d. December 19, 1920

Mother

Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall^1,4,5,3 b. August 2, 1838, d. December 4, 1912

James Edgar Conner married Margaret Fay.² James Edgar Conner was born circa July, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has an impossible birth date of Apr 7, 1873 but the 1870 Census supports Jul 1870.^3,4 He died on April 1, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 271, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1880

Dwelling 330, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

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1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 146, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Joseph Whitlow⁷

1920

Dwelling 273, District 18, Radford, Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 223, District 4, Radford, Virginia

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁷
1920		Veneer plant fireman⁸
1930		Veneer plant dryer operator²

Family

Margaret Fay b. circa 1872

Marriage*

James Edgar Conner married Margaret Fay.²

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rebecca J. Conner obituary in an undated edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Preston Edward Simpson^1,2

M, b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Father

Jesse Milton Simpson¹ b. May, 1836, d. November 19, 1909

Mother

Mary Mourning Pugh¹

Preston Edward Simpson was buried at Simpson Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 5, 1872 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Lydia Peradine Conner, daughter of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on December 29, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Preston Edward Simpson died on May 13, 1938 at age 65.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 103, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 210, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁵
1910		Farmer⁶
1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Bridge works carpenter⁸

Family

Lydia Peradine Conner b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

Marriage*

Preston Edward Simpson married Lydia Peradine Conner, daughter of William Morgan Conner and Elsie Emily "Emma" Manning, on December 29, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Sallie Willie Simpson+^9,5,6 b. October 17, 1893, d. October 31, 1989
Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson+^9,5,6,10,11 b. September 16, 1896, d. March 5, 1990
Effie M. Simpson+^9,5,6 b. February 4, 1899, d. December 4, 1984
Maye Louise Simpson+^9,6,7,10,12 b. March 18, 1901, d. September 29, 1999
Rachel Virginia Simpson+^13,9,5,6,7 b. March 18, 1901, d. April 4, 1988
Robert Preston Simpson^3,9,6 b. August 6, 1904, d. May 20, 1910
Morgan Lewis Simpson^9,6,7,10,12 b. November 2, 1907, d. March 27, 1999
John Moyer "Bill" Simpson^9,6,7,10,14 b. November 2, 1907, d. March 24, 2001
Meredith Ruben Simpson+^9,6,7,4 b. June 3, 1909, d. January 10, 1983

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
[S926] Genevieve Henderson, Preston Edward Simpson.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.

Maye Louise Simpson^1,2,3

F, b. March 18, 1901, d. September 29, 1999

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^1,4,5,6,3 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^1,4,5,6,3 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6614.⁷ Maye Louise Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 18, 1901 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1 As of circa 1929,her married name was Amos.⁸ She married Thomas Elbert Amos on June 1, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁹ Maye Louise Simpson and Thomas Elbert Amos were divorced on July 25, 1938 at Virginia.⁹ As of March 4, 1939,her married name was Craighead.³ Maye Louise Simpson married Crawford Osten Craighead, son of James Lewis Craighead and Sallie Lee Janney, on March 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,10 Maye Louise Simpson died on September 29, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.^1,7 She MAYE LOUISE CRAIGHEAD, 98-1/2, entered into eternal rest on Wed. September 29, 1999 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born March 18, 1901 on Bent Mountain. Her parents, Preston E. Simpson and Lydia Perdine Conner Simpson moved to Roanoke while Maye and her twin sister, Rachel Virginia Simpson King, were about 16 years of age. The girls both went to work at the American Viscose Company and Maye worked there for approximately 35 years in the reeling room. After Viscose closed, she worked in several nursing homes and also in private homes taking care of the invalid. She was a resident of Raleigh Court Health Care for six years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Rachel Carter; sisters, Sally Johnson, Roxie Sisson, Effie Abshire and Rachel King; brothers, Morgan Simpson, Robert Simpson and Merdith Simpson. Mourning her passing are her grandson, Glenn Carter and wife, Karen; great-granddaughter, Erica Carter; great-nephew, Bobby Johnson, whom she raised, all of Roanoke; brother, Bill Simpson, of Salem; stepson, Don Craighead, of Vinton; her niece and caretaker, Virginia Mae King Agnew, of Roanoke; 10 nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Sat. October 2, 1999 with Pastor Chester Lykins officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park on September 30, 1999.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

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1930

Dwelling 210, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 266, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1930

Rayon mill reeler⁸

1940

Rayon mill worker¹¹

Family 1

Thomas Elbert Amos b. circa 1901, d. December 3, 1945

Marriage*

Maye Louise Simpson married Thomas Elbert Amos on June 1, 1929 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁹

Divorce*

Maye Louise Simpson and Thomas Elbert Amos were divorced on July 25, 1938 at Virginia.⁹

Child

Rachel Frances Amos+^1,12,13,3 b. December 1, 1930, d. December 12, 1990

Family 2

Crawford Osten Craighead b. October 16, 1902, d. April 15, 1973

Marriage*

Maye Louise Simpson married Crawford Osten Craighead, son of James Lewis Craighead and Sallie Lee Janney, on March 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,10

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[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&
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Amos Cumbee obituary in the Dec 13, 1990 edition.

Rachel Virginia Simpson^1,2

F, b. March 18, 1901, d. April 4, 1988

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^1,2,3,4,5 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^1,2,3,4,5 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

Rachel Virginia Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. Her Social Security Number was 224-09-3901.⁶ She married Walter Irving King, son of Edward Lee King and Rachel Ann Hale.¹ Her married name was King. Rachel Virginia Simpson was born on March 18, 1901 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 She died on April 4, 1988 at age 87.^1,6

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 209, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

Family

Walter Irving King b. October 29, 1902, d. April 2, 1986

Marriage*

Rachel Virginia Simpson married Walter Irving King, son of Edward Lee King and Rachel Ann Hale.¹

Child

Virginia Mae King+^1,8,7,9 b. January 21, 1924

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randall Wayne Agnew obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sallie Willie Simpson¹

F, b. October 17, 1893, d. October 31, 1989

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^2,3,1 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^2,3,1 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

Sallie Willie Simpson was buried at Simpson Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 231-03-6820.⁵ She was born on October 17, 1893 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 She married William Henry Johnson on January 10, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ As of January 10, 1912,her married name was Johnson. Sallie Willie Simpson died on October 31, 1989 at age 96.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 103, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 94, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 49, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

William Henry Johnson b. April 17, 1890, d. 1960

Marriage*

Sallie Willie Simpson married William Henry Johnson on January 10, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶

Children

June Johnson
Edgar Johnson⁷
William R. Johnson⁷
Effie U. Johnson⁸
Diane Johnson⁸
Mary Jane Johnson⁸
Pauline Johnson⁸

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Henry Johnson^1,2

M, b. April 17, 1890, d. 1960

William Henry Johnson was buried at Simpson Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 17, 1890 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Sallie Willie Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on January 10, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ William Henry Johnson died in 1960.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 94, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 49, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

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Occupation

1920

Farmer⁴

1940

Farmer⁵

Family

Sallie Willie Simpson b. October 17, 1893, d. October 31, 1989

Marriage*

William Henry Johnson married Sallie Willie Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on January 10, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

Children

June Johnson
Edgar Johnson⁴
William R. Johnson⁴
Effie U. Johnson⁵
Diane Johnson⁵
Mary Jane Johnson⁵
Pauline Johnson⁵

Citations

[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson

F, b. September 16, 1896, d. March 5, 1990

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^1,2,3,4,5 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^1,2,3,4,5 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

Her Social Security Number was 231-32-6068.⁶ Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 16, 1896 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She married Guy Learmon Sisson, son of Thomas Shelton "Bipp" Sisson and Mary Demeris "Molly" Miles, in 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,8,9 As of 1915,her married name was Sisson. Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson died on March 5, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 93.^6,4 She Mrs. Roxie Simpson Sisson, age 93, of Roanoke, passed away Monday morning, March 5, 1990, in Heritage Hall, Blacksburg, Va. She was the daughter of the late Peridine C. and Preston Simpson. She was the widow of Guy L. Sisson. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas P. Sisson. Surviving are six daughters and five sons-in-law, Louise S. Cate (Mrs. Cliff W.), Timonium, Md; Mildred S. Asbury, Lynchburg; Claudine S. Chumney (Mrs. Aubrey B.), Blackstone; Margaret S. Stickler (Mrs. Sam H.), Blacksburg; Betty S. Jones (Mrs. Gratin A.), Olney, Md; Frances S. Prentis (Mrs. Mort M.), Fort Lauderdale, Fla; a daughter-in-law, Mary G. Sisson (Mrs. Thomas P.), Roanoke; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; twin brothers, Bill Simpson and Morgan Simpson, both of Roanoke; a sister, Mae S. Craighead, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 1990, with the Rev. Frank G. Kish officiating. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. The family extends their appreciation to Heritage Hall, Blacksburg, Va. for the loving care and kindness she received during her long illness. on March 6, 1990.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 103, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 40, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 119, Enumeration District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Guy Learmon Sisson b. February 18, 1893, d. March 14, 1975

Marriage*

Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson married Guy Learmon Sisson, son of Thomas Shelton "Bipp" Sisson and Mary Demeris "Molly" Miles, in 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,7,8,9

Children

Virginia Louise Sisson+^{4,5,7,8,11,12} b. February 25, 1917, d. September 7, 2005
Rev. Mildred Perdine Sisson+^{4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14} b. September 18, 1918, d. September 19, 2014
Mary Claudine Sisson+^{4,15,7,8,11,12,14,16} b. June 18, 1920, d. December 14, 2003
Thomas Preston Sisson+^{4,15,7,8,11,12,17} b. February 11, 1922, d. April 26, 1988
Mabel Margaret Sisson+^{4,15,7,8,11,10,12,14} b. August 23, 1924, d. March 11, 2008
Bettie Marie Sisson+^{7,10,4,11,8,15,12} b. June 15, 1928, d. July 18, 2017
Frances Darline Sisson^{4,15,8,11,10,12,14}

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
[S926] Genevieve Henderson, Preston Edward Simpson.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Guy D. Sisson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Sisson Strickler obituary in the Mar 12, 2008 edition.
[S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Betty S. Jones obituary in the Jul 20, 2017 edition.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Mildred Asbury obituary in the Sep 21, 2014 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Guy Learmon Sisson^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 18, 1893, d. March 14, 1975

Father

Thomas Shelton "Bipp" Sisson^2,4 b. December 23, 1868, d. March 8, 1951

Mother

Mary Demeris "Molly" Miles^2,4 b. October 3, 1873, d. July 8, 1961

His Social Security Number was 719-07-9102.⁶ Guy Learmon Sisson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He Guy L. Sisson, age 82, of 505 Pleasant Hills Drive, passed away Sunday at his residence. He was a retired lineman with forty years service from Norfolk & Western Railroad and was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Roxie Simpson Sisson; on son, Thomas P. Sisson, of Roanoke; six daughters, Mrs. Louise Evans, Baltimore, Maryland; Rev. Mildred Asbury, Peterstown, W.Va; Mrs. Claudine Chumney, Blackstone, Va; Mrs. Margaret Strickler, Blacksburg; Mrs. Betty Jones, Olney, Maryland; Mrs. Frances Prentis, Miami, Fla; two brothers, Ford Sisson, of Shawsville; Howard Sisson, of Radford; six sisters, Mrs. Mabel Lucas, Hollins; Mrs. Floye Hogg, Bluefield, W.V; Mrs. Ruby Johnston, Roanoke; Mrs. Nita Correll, Shawsville; Mrs. Ruth Burnley, Charlottesville; Mrs. Mary Wood, Dunham, N.C; also 1_ grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from Church of the Nazarene, Monday at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Edward Holstein officiating. Internment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.³ He was born on February 18, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5 He married Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, in 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4 Guy Learmon Sisson died on March 14, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^6,2,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 40, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 119, Enumeration District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁷

1940

Railroad lineman⁸

Family

Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson b. September 16, 1896, d. March 5, 1990

Marriage*

Guy Learmon Sisson married Roxanne Mattie "Roxie" Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, in 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4

Children

Virginia Louise Sisson+^1,2,7,3,9,10 b. February 25, 1917, d. September 7, 2005
Rev. Mildred Perdine Sisson+^{1,2,7,3,9,10,11,12} b. September 18, 1918, d. September 19, 2014
Mary Claudine Sisson+^{1,13,7,3,9,10,12,14} b. June 18, 1920, d. December 14, 2003
Thomas Preston Sisson+^{1,13,7,3,9,10,15} b. February 11, 1922, d. April 26, 1988
Mabel Margaret Sisson+^{1,13,7,3,9,8,10,12} b. August 23, 1924, d. March 11, 2008
Bettie Marie Sisson+^{7,8,13,3,9,1,10} b. June 15, 1928, d. July 18, 2017
Frances Darline Sisson^{1,13,3,9,8,10,12}

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
[S926] Genevieve Henderson, Preston Edward Simpson.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Guy D. Sisson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Sisson Strickler obituary in the Mar 12, 2008 edition.
[S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Betty S. Jones obituary in the Jul 20, 2017 edition.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Mildred Asbury obituary in the Sep 21, 2014 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Effie M. Simpson¹

F, b. February 4, 1899, d. December 4, 1984

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^2,3,1 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^2,3,1 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

Effie M. Simpson was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 522-24-1413.⁵ She was born on February 4, 1899 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of June 5, 1919,her married name was Abshire.⁶ She married Marvin William Abshire on June 5, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Effie M. Simpson died on December 4, 1984 at Colorado at age 85.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 103, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Enumerated as Virgie³

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 144, District 57, Schulyer, Colfax Co., Nebraska

Enumerated as Elsie⁷

1930

Dwelling 6, District 28, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado

⁸

1940

Dwelling 22, Enumeration District 1-30, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado

⁹

Occupation

1930

Hospital seamstress⁸

Family

Marvin William Abshire b. September 18, 1895, d. February 26, 1952

Marriage*

Effie M. Simpson married Marvin William Abshire on June 5, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶

Children

Evelyn Hannah Abshire^6,8,9
Shirley Prudence Abshire^6,8 b. 1923, d. 1938

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2940] Fairmount Cemetery, Denver Co., Co., online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peale&GSfn=rembrandt&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=74672873&CRid=57267&df=all&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S880] Don Smith - Ancestry Index, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=don46&id=I2136
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Laura Anna Conner¹

F, b. August 22, 1875, d. November 18, 1955

Father

William Nathan Conner^2,3 b. January 1, 1840, d. December 19, 1920

Mother

Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall^2,3 b. August 2, 1838, d. December 4, 1912

Lydia Laura Anna Conner Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Anna Whitlow, 80, of Kellysville will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Kellysville Church of God. The Rev. Lonnie Hollingsworth will officiate. Interment will be in Oakvale Cemetery. Surviving are her husband; Joe, one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Fain of Princeton; and six sons: George of Rich Creek, Va; the Rev. Arlee of Norfolk, Va; L. J., N. C., Paul E., Carl C. aid Robert L., all of Kellysville; 38 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Whitlow died yesterday morning at the home of a son. L. J. Whitlow of Kellsyville. She was a charter member of the Kellysville Church of God and a resident of Mercer County for 66 years.⁴ She was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 22, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow, son of Patrick Henry Whitlow and Rebecca Jane Wilson, on October 29, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1,4 As of October 29, 1892,her married name was Whitlow. Lydia Laura Anna Conner died on November 18, 1955 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^5,1

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 330, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 146, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 46, District 131, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 152, District 20, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow b. March 27, 1868, d. August 27, 1958

Marriage*

Lydia Laura Anna Conner married Joseph Wallace "Joe" Whitlow, son of Patrick Henry Whitlow and Rebecca Jane Wilson, on October 29, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1,4

Children

George Willie Whitlow+^{5,1,7,8,4,10,11} b. March 20, 1893, d. December 26, 1973
Alonzo James "Lon" "Lonzie" Whitlow+^5,1,7,8,4,11 b. December 19, 1896, d. May 5, 1964
Noah Curtis Whitlow+^5,1,7,8,4,11 b. October 26, 1899, d. January 10, 1978
Charles Oakley Whitlow^5,1,8,11 b. October 20, 1901, d. October 28, 1928
Robert Lee Whitlow+^{5,1,8,4,12,11} b. May 5, 1904, d. June 21, 1985
William Whitlow¹ b. January, 1906, d. January, 1906
Lillie Maude Whitlow+^{5,1,8,9,4,12,11} b. March 4, 1908, d. March 1, 1981
Carl Claude Whitlow^{5,1,8,9,4,12,11,13} b. March 4, 1908, d. May 6, 1981
Paul Emmitt/Emmett Whitlow^{5,1,8,4,12,11,14} b. August 13, 1909, d. July 28, 1998
Pastor Joseph Arlie Whitlow Sr.+^{5,1,9,4,12,11,15} b. January 23, 1913, d. April 2, 2006

Citations

[S981] Cheryl Whitlow Gray (great-granddaughter), "Joseph Wallace Whitlow," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 2, 2003.
[S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Laura Anna Whitlow obituary in an undated edition.
[S140] Judy Blackwell, "Whitlow Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 7, 2003.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Joseph W. Whitlow obituary in the Aug 28, 1958 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lilly Whitlow Fain obituary in the Mar 3, 1981 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Carl C. Whitlow obituary in the May 8, 1981 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Emmitt Whitlow obituary in the Jul 30, 1998 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marvin William Abshire^1,2,3,4

M, b. September 18, 1895, d. February 26, 1952

Marvin William Abshire was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.³ He was born on September 18, 1895 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Effie M. Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 5, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Marvin William Abshire died on February 26, 1952 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 56.¹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 144, District 57, Schulyer, Colfax Co., Nebraska

⁶

1930

Dwelling 6, District 28, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado

1940

Dwelling 22, Enumeration District 1-30, Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado

⁷

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer⁶

Family

Effie M. Simpson b. February 4, 1899, d. December 4, 1984

Marriage*

Marvin William Abshire married Effie M. Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 5, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Evelyn Hannah Abshire^1,2,7
Shirley Prudence Abshire^1,2 b. 1923, d. 1938

Citations

[S880] Don Smith - Ancestry Index, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=don46&id=I2136
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2940] Fairmount Cemetery, Denver Co., Co., online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=peale&GSfn=rembrandt&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=74672873&CRid=57267&df=all&
[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.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Walter Irving King¹

M, b. October 29, 1902, d. April 2, 1986

Father

Edward Lee King¹ b. March 23, 1872, d. November 21, 1952

Mother

Rachel Ann Hale¹ b. July 8, 1873, d. October 12, 1949

Walter Irving King married Rachel Virginia Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner.¹ Walter Irving King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. His Social Security Number was 719-07-9272.² He was born on October 29, 1902 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on April 2, 1986 at age 83.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 209, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

Occupation

1930

Steam railroad boilermaker³

Family

Rachel Virginia Simpson b. March 18, 1901, d. April 4, 1988

Marriage*

Walter Irving King married Rachel Virginia Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner.¹

Child

Virginia Mae King+^1,4,3,5 b. January 21, 1924

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randall Wayne Agnew obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Morgan Lewis Simpson^1,2

M, b. November 2, 1907, d. March 27, 1999

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^3,4,5,6,2 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^3,4,5,6,2 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

His Social Security Number was 224-09-3591.⁷ Morgan Lewis Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 2, 1907 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He married Ruby Christine Wilson on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2 Morgan Lewis Simpson died on March 27, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^7,1 He MORGAN LEWIS SIMPSON, 91, of Roanoke, died Sat. Mar. 27, 1999 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center, Roanoke. He was a Veteran of WWII serving as an Army Sergeant in the South Pacific. He was retired from Antrim Motors with over 40 years service where he was foreman of the paint and body shop. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ruby Wilson Simpson; Father, Preston E. Simpson; Mother, Lydia Perdine Conner Simpson; brothers Robert and Merdieth R. Simpson; sisters, Sallie Johnson, Roxie Sisson, Effie Abshire, Rachel King. He leaves to mourn his passing a loving twin brother and best friend Bill Simpson of Salem; sister Maye Louise Craighead of Raleigh Court Health Care Center, Roanoke; loving niece and caretaker Virginia Mae King Agnew and husband Irvin of Roanoke; Ten nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakeys Vinton Chapel at 1 p.m. Tues., Mar. 30, 1999 with the Rev. Raymond B. Powers officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 31, 1999.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 108, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1940

Automobile painter⁹

Family

Ruby Christine Wilson b. December 24, 1914, d. September 3, 1996

Marriage*

Morgan Lewis Simpson married Ruby Christine Wilson on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8,2

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Morgan Lewis Simpson obituary in the Mar 31, 1999 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Wilson Simpson obituary in the Sep 5, 1996 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert Preston Simpson¹

M, b. August 6, 1904, d. May 20, 1910

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^1,2,3 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^1,2,3 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

Robert Preston Simpson was buried at Simpson Cemetery, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His footstone says "Just in the morning of his day. In his youth and love he died."¹ He was born on August 6, 1904 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He died on May 20, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 5; Died from blood poisoning from a cut on his foot.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Even though his tombstone has a death date of May 20, Robert was enumerated in the 1910 Census on May 25th³

Citations

[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Meredith Ruben Simpson^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 3, 1909, d. January 10, 1983

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^1,2,6,5 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^1,2,6,5 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

His Social Security Number was 226-01-1983.⁷ Meredith Ruben Simpson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on June 3, 1909 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,8 He married Lula Bessie Shockey, daughter of Libby Cameron Shockey and Elzora Lydia Woodward, in 1928.^9,5 Meredith Ruben Simpson married Etta Verbena Hollins, daughter of James Peter Hollins and Sarah Alice Chaffin, on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,11 Meredith Ruben Simpson died on January 10, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^4,5,8

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 210, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 222, Enumeration District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1930

Rayon mill shipping clerk¹²

1940

Rayon mill silk checker¹³

Family 1

Child

Lewis M. Simpson^10,3

Family 2

Lula Bessie Shockey b. June 20, 1906, d. June 19, 1936

Marriage*

Meredith Ruben Simpson married Lula Bessie Shockey, daughter of Libby Cameron Shockey and Elzora Lydia Woodward, in 1928.^9,5

Children

Harold Roger Simpson Sr.+^{10,12,3,13,14,11,15} b. August 23, 1929, d. October 5, 1997
Dorothy Marie Simpson^10,3,13,15
Peggy Ann Simpson+^10,3,11,15 b. January 23, 1936, d. July 25, 2021

Family 3

Etta Verbena Hollins b. October 23, 1909, d. April 30, 1998

Marriage*

Meredith Ruben Simpson married Etta Verbena Hollins, daughter of James Peter Hollins and Sarah Alice Chaffin, on November 28, 1936 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,11

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold R. Simpson, Sr., obituary in the Oct 8, 1997 edition.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Etta Verbena Hollins Simpson obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peggy Atkins obituary in the Jul 27, 2021 edition.

Rachel Frances Amos^1,2,3,4

F, b. December 1, 1930, d. December 12, 1990

Father

Thomas Elbert Amos^2,4 b. circa 1901, d. December 3, 1945

Mother

Maye Louise Simpson^5,2,6,4 b. March 18, 1901, d. September 29, 1999

Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8681.² Rachel Frances Amos was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on December 1, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of October 18, 1947,her married name was Faries.⁴ She married Charlie Lewis Faries on October 18, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of January 30, 1954,her married name was Carter.⁴ Rachel Frances Amos married Malcolm Riley Carter on January 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Rachel Frances Amos and Malcolm Riley Carter were divorced on July 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of December 31, 1978,her married name was Cumbee.⁴ Rachel Frances Amos married Thomas Eddie Cumbee on December 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Rachel Frances Amos died on December 12, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^2,6 She Mrs. Rachel Amos Cumbee, age 60, of 912 Penmar Ave., S.E. entered into rest Wednesday, December 12, 1990. She was a longtime employee of Elizabeth Arden. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn A. and Karen D. Carter, Roanoke; granddaughter, Erica Lee Carter; her mother, Maye Louise Craighead, Vinton; a number of cousins including Bobby Johnson, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Orlander M. English officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on December 13, 1990.⁶

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 266, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Family 1

Charlie Lewis Faries b. July 5, 1920, d. January 22, 1950

Marriage*

Rachel Frances Amos married Charlie Lewis Faries on October 18, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

Family 2

Malcolm Riley Carter b. February 7, 1928, d. July 18, 1977

Marriage*

Rachel Frances Amos married Malcolm Riley Carter on January 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

Divorce*

Rachel Frances Amos and Malcolm Riley Carter were divorced on July 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷

Child

Glenn Allen Carter+^5,6,8,4 b. November 5, 1957, d. March 28, 2005

Family 3

Thomas Eddie Cumbee b. February 13, 1945, d. March 23, 2015

Marriage*

Rachel Frances Amos married Thomas Eddie Cumbee on December 31, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴

Citations

[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rachel Amos Cumbee obituary in the Dec 13, 1990 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenn Allen Carter obituary in the Mar 29, 2005 edition.

Crawford Osten Craighead^1,2

M, b. October 16, 1902, d. April 15, 1973

Father

James Lewis Craighead^1,2 b. March 18, 1866, d. December 24, 1958

Mother

Sallie Lee Janney^1,2 b. February 12, 1871, d. February 23, 1943

Crawford Osten Craighead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He was born on October 16, 1902 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He married Mamie Ruth Hall on August 10, 1924.^3,2 Crawford Osten Craighead married Maye Louise Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on March 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2 Crawford Osten Craighead died on April 15, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 347, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 266, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1930

Railroad boiler maker⁵

1940

Railroad brakeman⁶

Family 1

Mamie Ruth Hall b. November 29, 1906, d. March 20, 1938

Marriage*

Crawford Osten Craighead married Mamie Ruth Hall on August 10, 1924.^3,2

Family 2

Maye Louise Simpson b. March 18, 1901, d. September 29, 1999

Marriage*

Crawford Osten Craighead married Maye Louise Simpson, daughter of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on March 4, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1,2

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[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&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Moyer "Bill" Simpson¹

M, b. November 2, 1907, d. March 24, 2001

Father

Preston Edward Simpson^2,3,4,5,1 b. September 5, 1872, d. May 13, 1938

Mother

Lydia Peradine Conner^2,3,4,5,1 b. September 2, 1872, d. March 28, 1959

His Social Security Number was 226-01-0040.⁶ John Moyer "Bill" Simpson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 2, 1907 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Lillie E. Hancock circa 1927.^1,7 John Moyer "Bill" Simpson died on March 24, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^6,1 He JOHN MOYER "BILL" SIMPSON, Together again, "Bill", the last child of Preston E. and Lydia Conner Simpson departed this life of 93 years for his heavenly home on March 24, 2001 to be joined by his Savior and his wife, Lillie Hancock Simpson. They were married for over 65 years and he had grieved so much after her death on March 23, 1992. The glad reunion will include his twin brother, and best friend, Morgan, who died March 27, 1999; also sisters, Sallie Johnson, Roxie Sisson, Effie Abshire, Rachel King, and Maye Craighead; brothers Robert and Merdieth Simpson. Surviving family includes his loving niece and caretaker, Virginia Mae King Agnew, and husband, Irvin, of Roanoke; ten nieces; and one nephew; also loving and caring neighbors and Lillie's nephew and wife, Russell and Anna Looney, Manassas; niece, Elsie Jefferson, Spring Hill, FL. He was a native of Salem since 1941 and was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was born on Bent Mountain and came to Roanoke at age 14 and went to work at the American Iron and Bridge Works. Later he was employed by the Grumman Corporation for 55 years. Bill loved and was devoted to his work and retired at age 75. Funeral services will be held Tues. March 27, 2001 at 3 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & son Salem Funeral Home with Rev. John R. Furman officiating. Interment at his wife's side will follow at Sherwood Memorial park. on March 27, 2001.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 317, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 72, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 178, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1940

Painter⁸

Family

Lillie E. Hancock b. January 9, 1908, d. November 23, 1992

Marriage*

John Moyer "Bill" Simpson married Lillie E. Hancock circa 1927.^1,7

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Louise Craighead obituary in the Sep 30, 1999 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roxie Simpson Sisson obituary in the Mar 6, 1990 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Hancock Simpson obituary in the Nov 24, 1992 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lillie E. Hancock^1,2

F, b. January 9, 1908, d. November 23, 1992

Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6126.³ Lillie E. Hancock was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on January 9, 1908 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married John Moyer "Bill" Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, circa 1927.^1,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Simpson. Lillie E. Hancock died on November 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^3,2 She LILLIE HANCOCK SIMPSON, 84, of Salem, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1992 in a local hospital. She was a native of Craig County and had been a Salem resident since 1941. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and was active in the ladies circle at the church. Survivors include her husband John M. "Bill" Simpson; a nephew, Russell F. Looney & wife Anna, Manassas; two nieces, Elsie Jefferson of Spring Hill, FL, Mildred Billings of Westminster, MD; also surviving are several other nieces and nephews and many close friends. Funeral services will be Wed. 11 a.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem by the Rev. Lonnie Barnes. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial park. on November 24, 1992.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 178, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1940

Rayon mill reeler⁴

Family

John Moyer "Bill" Simpson b. November 2, 1907, d. March 24, 2001

Marriage*

Lillie E. Hancock married John Moyer "Bill" Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, circa 1927.^1,2

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Hancock Simpson obituary in the Nov 24, 1992 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Mae King^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 21, 1924

Father

Walter Irving King^1,5,6,4 b. October 29, 1902, d. April 2, 1986

Mother

Rachel Virginia Simpson^1,5,6,4 b. March 18, 1901, d. April 4, 1988

Virginia Mae King was born on January 21, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 As of April 11, 1943,her married name was Agnew.⁴ She married Irvin Simmons Agnew on April 11, 1943.^1,2,3,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 209, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

Family

Irvin Simmons Agnew b. September 5, 1921, d. February 3, 2009

Marriage*

Virginia Mae King married Irvin Simmons Agnew on April 11, 1943.^1,2,3,4

Children

Cornelia Jean "Connie" Agnew^1,5,3,4
Randall Wayne "Randy" Agnew+^1,5,3,4 b. April 14, 1948, d. May 24, 1999
Barry King Agnew^1,5,3,4

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Simmons Agnew obituary in the Feb 4, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randall Wayne Agnew obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lydia M. Clower¹

F, b. February 17, 1854

Father

Jacob G. Clower Jr.¹ b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895

Mother

Mary Ann Kingrea¹ b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883

Lydia M. Clower was born on February 17, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Joseph Costley Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on September 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 19, 1879,her married name was Conner.

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 152, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 154, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Joseph Costley Conner b. June 19, 1858, d. before June 15, 1900

Marriage*

Lydia M. Clower married Joseph Costley Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on September 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Sarah Adeline Conner+^4,5 b. May 18, 1880, d. April 24, 1948
Costley Jasper Conner+^3,6,7 b. September 16, 1881, d. January 7, 1956
Lydia Ann Conner+^4,3,8,9 b. February 15, 1883, d. February 10, 1971
David William Conner+³ b. March 22, 1885, d. December 11, 1947
Virginia Ann "Jennie" Conner+^4,3,9,7 b. November 21, 1886, d. December 13, 1964
Cora A. Conner³ b. August, 1888
Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Conner^3,10,11,12 b. July 17, 1890, d. November 1, 1949

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Adeline Jones death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Sperry marriage record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Costley Jasper Conner obituary in the Jan 9, 1956 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Irvin Simmons Agnew^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 5, 1921, d. February 3, 2009

Irvin Simmons Agnew was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 5, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Virginia Mae King, daughter of Walter Irving King and Rachel Virginia Simpson, on April 11, 1943.^1,6,2,5 Irvin Simmons Agnew died on February 3, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,4 He Irvin Simmons Agnew, 87, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 3, 2009. He was a World War II veteran of the US Navy, long time member of First Nazarene, and retiree of 31 years from the US Postal Service. He enjoyed golf at Blue Hills and many visits to Sunset Beach, N.C. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jabe Johnson and Beatrice Flinchum Agnew; brother, Johnson Agnew; and son, Randy Agnew. Left to cherish his memory: wife (his girl) of 66 years, Virginia King Agnew (Jen); daughter, Connie Gray and husband, Ken; son Randy's children, Nikki Agnew and Todd Agnew and their mother, Linda, and Josh Agnew and his mother, Karen; son, Barry and wife, Elizabeth Merritt Agnew; sister, Eleanor Peverall and husband, Turk. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren will miss their Granddaddy/Graddy: Brian Settles and wife, Kimberly and children, Brecken and Kaidyn, Kevin Settles and children, McKenzy and Kamdyn, Nikki Agnew and daughter, Cassidy, Todd Agnew and wife, Keisha, Philip Agnew, Chloe Agnew and Josh Agnew; also four nieces, four nephews and many friends. Funeral service at First Church of the Nazarene, Highland Avenue, Friday, February 6, 2009, 1 p.m. Graveside follows at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Earl Robertson officiating. Flowers accepted but donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or First Nazarene. Visitation, Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. 982-2221 on February 4, 2009.²

Family

Virginia Mae King b. January 21, 1924

Marriage*

He married Virginia Mae King, daughter of Walter Irving King and Rachel Virginia Simpson, on April 11, 1943.^1,6,2,5

Children

Cornelia Jean "Connie" Agnew^1,7,2,5
Randall Wayne "Randy" Agnew+^1,7,2,5 b. April 14, 1948, d. May 24, 1999
Barry King Agnew^1,7,2,5

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Simmons Agnew obituary in the Feb 4, 2009 edition.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Moyer Simpson obituary in the Mar 27, 2001 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Randall Wayne Agnew obituary in the May 26, 1999 edition.

Ruby Christine Wilson^1,2,3

F, b. December 24, 1914, d. September 3, 1996

Ruby Christine Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0178.⁴ She was born on December 24, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Morgan Lewis Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 19, 1937,her married name was Simpson.³ Ruby Christine Wilson died on September 3, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^2,4 She SIMPSON, Ruby Wilson, 80, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, September 3, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie L. Wilson and Etta Brown Wilson; two brothers, Hugh H. Wilson and Charlie L. Wilson Jr. S he is survived by her husband of 59 years, Morgan L. Simpson; one sister, Mary Richardson of Roanoke; three brothers, William Morton Wilson, Kansas City, Mo., Jesse Tate Wilson and wife, Gladys, George Hooker Wilson and wife, Rita, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are six nephews and two nieces; three great-nephews and four great-nieces. She was a lifetime member of Belmont Christian Church, where she was financial treasurer for a number of years. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Friday, September 6, 1996, with Rev. Michael Barnes officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on September 5, 1996.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 108, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1940

Rayon mill winder⁵

Family

Morgan Lewis Simpson b. November 2, 1907, d. March 27, 1999

Marriage*

Ruby Christine Wilson married Morgan Lewis Simpson, son of Preston Edward Simpson and Lydia Peradine Conner, on June 19, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Morgan Lewis Simpson obituary in the Mar 31, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Wilson Simpson obituary in the Sep 5, 1996 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Poff

F, b. May 23, 1827, d. March, 1890

Father

Michael Poff b. June 10, 1796, d. February 4, 1878

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Whitenack b. circa 1797, d. December 27, 1876

Mary Poff was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ She was born on May 23, 1827 at Virginia.¹ She married Daniel Bishop on May 7, 1848 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana. As of May 7, 1848,her married name was Bishop. Mary Poff died in March, 1890 at Cass Co., Michigan, at age 62.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 250, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1860

Dwelling 943, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1870

Dwelling 84, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁴

1880

Dwelling 27, District 69, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁵

Family

Daniel Bishop b. February 18, 1819, d. May 16, 1889

Marriage*

Mary Poff married Daniel Bishop on May 7, 1848 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

Children

Lewis Cass Bishop^2,3,4,5 b. February 18, 1849, d. 1929
Abraham "Abrum" Bishop+^3,4 b. 1851, d. 1921
Cynthia Ellen Bishop+^3,4,6 b. December 19, 1852, d. December 12, 1923
Timothy J. Bishop^3,4,7,8 b. December 25, 1859, d. November 30, 1930
Allan Bishop¹ b. December 14, 1862, d. February, 1863
Martha Bishop+^4,5 b. February 26, 1865, d. December 16, 1938

Citations

[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Cynthia E. Poff¹

F, b. circa 1831

Father

Michael Poff¹ b. June 10, 1796, d. February 4, 1878

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Whitenack¹ b. circa 1797, d. December 27, 1876

Cynthia E. Poff was born circa 1831 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 601, Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.