J. Kyle Smith1,2

M, b. 1866, d. 1946
     J. Kyle Smith was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Senaus Epperly. J. Kyle Smith was born in 1866 at Virginia.1 He died in 1946.1

Family

Senaus Epperly b. circa 1867
Marriage*He married Senaus Epperly. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 20, 1928, d. July 25, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 231-30-8809.7 Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 He was born on August 20, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4,5,6 He married Catherine Lorene Aldridge, daughter of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on August 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,8,6 Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent died on July 25, 1990 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 61.3,7,6 He Joseph Allen Trent, age 60, of Rt. 4, Moneta, passed away Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Aldridge Trent; two sons, Michael Allen Trent, Roanoke; and Guy Nathan Trent, Bedford; two daughters, Mrs. Carless (Vickie) T. Craighead, Vinton; Ms. Shelia Faye T. Elkins, Roanoke; one brother, Jack Trent, Roanoke; three sisters, Ruby Garrett, Vinton; Della Mae Thompson, and Lucy Hill, both of Roanoke; and eight grandchildren. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. on July 27, 1990.3

Family

Catherine Lorene Aldridge b. December 3, 1930, d. May 6, 2006
Marriage*He married Catherine Lorene Aldridge, daughter of Rexie Maynard "Rex" Aldridge and Willie Catherine Hill, on August 24, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,8,6 
Children
  • Michael Allen Trent2,3,8
  • Vickie Lynn Trent2,3,8
  • Guy Nathan Trent2,3,8
  • Shelia Faye Trent2,3,8

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Rexie Maynard Aldridge.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Catherine Lorene Aldridge obituary in the May 8, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Allen Trent obituary in the Jul 27, 1990 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Senaus Epperly

F, b. circa 1867
     Senaus Epperly married J. Kyle Smith. Her married name was Smith. Senaus Epperly was born circa 1867 at Virginia.1

Family

J. Kyle Smith b. 1866, d. 1946
Marriage*She married J. Kyle Smith. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Harry Oliver Aldridge1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 12, 1934, d. January 20, 1998
FatherVelmer Dewey "Slim" Aldridge2,3,6,7 b. April 26, 1910, d. February 26, 1983
MotherMary Mattie Smith2,3,6,7 b. August 9, 1906, d. April, 1979
     Harry Oliver Aldridge was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 His Social Security Number was 230-38-1033.8 He was born on April 12, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,5 He married Barbara Ann Howell on August 1, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 Harry Oliver Aldridge died on January 20, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.8,2,5 He ALDRIDGE, Harry Oliver, 63, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998 in Roanoke Community Hospital. He was a truck driver until bad health forced him to retire. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Aldridge; and his parents, Velmer D. "Slim" Aldridge and Mattie Smith Aldridge. He is survived by four sons and a daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Nancy Aldridge of Springfield, Richard Aldridge of Christiansburg, Doug Aldridge of Clemons, N.C. and Scott Aldridge of Christiansburg; two daughters and a son-in-law, Deborah and Phillip Akers of Riner and Jenny Aldridge of Christiansburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Gerry Aldridge of Roanoke, Edwin L. "Billy" and Margret Aldridge of Tarboro, N.C; seven grandchildren; one niece and two nephews; a very special friend, Leon Linkous of Blacksburg. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on January 22, 1998.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 11, Enumeration District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Barbara Ann Howell b. September 3, 1934, d. October 23, 1989
Marriage*Harry Oliver Aldridge married Barbara Ann Howell on August 1, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S388] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna Garner, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Oliver Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 1998 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Richard Wayne Aldridge obituary.
  5. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery 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&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Mattie Aldridge obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Ann Aldridge obituary in the Oct 25, 1989 edition.
  10. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  11. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Jeffrey Scott Aldridge obituary.
  12. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  13. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  14. [S904] VA Montgomery Co., Register 13, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aldridge-Horton wedding announcement in the Sep 27, 1992 edition.
  16. [S881] VA Montgomery Co., Register 12, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woods-Aldridge wedding announcement in the Feb 6, 2000 edition.

Carl Wayne Perdue1,2,3

M, b. December 10, 1928, d. December 19, 1999
FatherCromer Floyd Perdue4,5,3,6 b. December 16, 1894, d. November 28, 1974
MotherNancy J. "Nannie" Stump4,5,3,6 b. October 16, 1897, d. April 9, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 226-32-3223.7 Carl Wayne Perdue was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 10, 1928 at Virginia.4,7 He married Gladys Ilene Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2 Carl Wayne Perdue died on December 19, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.7,4,1 He PERDUE, Carl Wayne, 71, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, December 19, 1999 in Roanoke Hospital. Mr. Perdue was retired from Radford Arsenal and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Aldridge Perdue of Copper Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Julien and Sharon Perdue of Christiansburg; daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and Terry Young of Salem, Loretta Reed of Fairfield; sister Eloise Vest of Copper Hill; grandchildren, Whitney Perdue, Mark Perdue and Michael Young. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Restvale Cemetery with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. post #1115. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on December 20, 1999.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 43, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Gladys Ilene Aldridge b. August 30, 1928, d. August 7, 2011
Marriage*Carl Wayne Perdue married Gladys Ilene Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on October 6, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2 
Children
  • Julien Wayne Perdue4,8,1,2
  • Brenda Ann Perdue4,1,2
  • Loretta Lynn Perdue9,4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Wayne Perdue obituary in the Dec 20, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Aldridge Perdue obituary in the Aug 9, 2011 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Eloise Perdue Vest obituary in the Oct 30, 2013 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  9. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Infant Haney

M, b. April 11, 1977, d. April 11, 1977
FatherJames Graden "Buddy" Haney1,2,3,4 b. November 24, 1947, d. November 11, 2020
MotherLinda Susan Aldridge1,2,3,4
     Infant Haney was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on April 11, 1977 at Virginia.1,2 He died on April 11, 1977 at Virginia.1,2,3 He FLOYD -- Infant Haney, infant son of James G. and Linda Aldridge Haney, died Monday, April 11, 1977. He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie M. Haney, Blacksburg; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Aldridge, Check. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., at the Restvale Cemetery. on April 14, 1977.3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Infant Haney obituary in the Apr 14, 1977 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Graden Haney obituary in the Nov 14, 2020 edition.

George William Palmer1,2,3,4

M, b. December 25, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
FatherJohn B. Palmer1,2 b. 1826, d. November 5, 1891
MotherParthenia Thomas1,2
     George William Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,3,4 He was born on December 25, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He married Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, daughter of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on November 14, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 George William Palmer died on July 10, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.5,2,3,4 He George William Palmer, 67, died Friday night at his home west of Salem. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. John Sears, Salem; Mrs. Harvey Wimmer, Roanoke; and Mrs. W. R. Carpenter. Norris, Tenn; and six sons: Russell and Luther Palmer, Salem; M. P. Palmer, Roanoke; J. H. and T. W. Palmer, Radford; and Willard Palmer, Covington; and a sister, Mrs. Bettie Horsley, Roanoke, and 27 grandchildren. Interment will be in Fairview, Roanoke. on July 12, 1936.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 51, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 12, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Orchard farmer8

Family

Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
Marriage*George William Palmer married Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, daughter of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on November 14, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 
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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George William Palmer obituary in the Jul 12, 1936 edition.
  4. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  5. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Demercy Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  13. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Luther McKinley Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.

John B. Palmer

M, b. 1826, d. November 5, 1891
     John B. Palmer married Parthenia Thomas. John B. Palmer was born in 1826 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He died on November 5, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Parthenia Thomas
Marriage*John B. Palmer married Parthenia Thomas. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jesse Milton Simpson

M, b. May, 1836, d. November 19, 1909
     Jesse Milton Simpson was born in May, 1836 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. He married Mary Mourning Pugh on January 16, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Jesse Milton Simpson died on November 19, 1909 at age 73.

Family

Mary Mourning Pugh
Marriage*He married Mary Mourning Pugh on January 16, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Carlyle L. "Cary" Manning1,2

M, b. 1873, d. 1889
FatherCharles A. Manning2 b. December, 1840, d. September 13, 1916
MotherZilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead1,2 b. June 16, 1843, d. May 27, 1929
     Carlyle L. "Cary" Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died in 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 7, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

James Buford "Jimmy" Martin Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 6, 1962, d. July 11, 2019
FatherJames Buford Martin Sr.1,8,3,6 b. March 8, 1937, d. February 25, 1997
MotherDoris Ann Rush1,8,3,6
     James Buford "Jimmy" Martin Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He was born on June 6, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.5,3,4 He married Dorraine Amy Howell on April 2, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 James Buford "Jimmy" Martin Jr. and Dorraine Amy Howell were divorced on September 21, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 James Buford "Jimmy" Martin Jr. married Edwina Marie Cole, daughter of Edwin Frank Cole and Carrie Marie Sutphin, on April 16, 1989 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,3,10 James Buford "Jimmy" Martin Jr. died on July 11, 2019 at Virginia at age 57.6 He James B. Martin Jr. (Jimmy), 57, of Riner, Va., went to Heaven on July 11, 2019. He left us way too soon but he is with Jesus now. He was employed at MOOG Aspen in Radford, Va. He was a member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years as 'Pooch' 423, and was a member of Auburn United Methodist Church. Jimmy was a big fan of VA Tech and Auburn High School sports. He also enjoyed outside and mowing his yard. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, J.B. Martin Sr; father-in-law, Edwin Cole; and his grandparents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Edwina; sons, Christopher (Terri) and Adam; mother, Doris Martin; stepfather, Gilbert Chafin; sister, Lori Mitcham (David); mother-in-law, Carrie Cole; brother-in-law, David Cole (Diane); and stepgrandchildren, Ashlee and Mason. He is also survived by nephews, Josh Mitcham (Kimberly), J.C. Mitcham (Lori Beth), Jason Cole; nieces, Emily Smith (Daniel), Megan Vaughn (Chase); and many extended family and friends. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on July 15, 2019.6

Family 1

Dorraine Amy Howell
Marriage*He married Dorraine Amy Howell on April 2, 1983 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* James Buford "Jimmy" Martin Jr. and Dorraine Amy Howell were divorced on September 21, 1987 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Edwina Marie Cole
Marriage*James Buford "Jimmy" Martin Jr. married Edwina Marie Cole, daughter of Edwin Frank Cole and Carrie Marie Sutphin, on April 16, 1989 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,9,3,10 
Children
  • Christopher Cole Martin1,8,2,6,9,10
  • Adam Lance Martin1,8,9,10

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James B. Martin, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2019 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Lee Rush Carner obituary in the Jan 12, 2010 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Buford Martin, Sr. obituary in the Feb 27, 1997 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin Frank Cole obituary in the Jan 29, 2018 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie Sutphin Cole obituary in the Apr 18, 2020 edition.

Jackson Lemuel Hall1,2,3,4

M, b. April 1, 1853, d. April 20, 1943
FatherJohn M. Hall5,1 b. circa 1814, d. before July 29, 1870
MotherMary Ann "Polly" Cole1,5,2 b. October 28, 1819, d. November 23, 1901
     Jackson Lemuel Hall was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on April 1, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1 He married Isabelle Jane Likens on August 12, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Jackson Lemuel Hall died on April 20, 1943 at age 90.6,7

Census Records

1860Dwelling 61, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 289, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 70, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 168, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 27, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 103, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 10, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1880Farmer3
1900Farmer4
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Isabelle Jane Likens b. March 26, 1853, d. December 28, 1936
Marriage*Jackson Lemuel Hall married Isabelle Jane Likens on August 12, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Elizabeth Rivers "Bess" Dedwylder1,2,3,4

F, b. September 1, 1993, d. October 31, 2021
FatherJohn Dedwylder2,3,5,4
MotherBettysue "Bitsy" Caproni2,3,5,4
     Elizabeth Rivers "Bess" Dedwylder Elizabeth "Bess" Rivers Dedwylder 28, of Columbus, Georgia died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her residence. A celebration of life for Bess will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Trinity Episcopal Church 1130 First Ave. Columbus, Georgia 31901 with Rev. Timothy H. Graham, Rector officiating. A private Entombment will be held. The family will receive friends at a reception following the services at the church. Born in Columbus on September 1, 1993, she attended St. Anne Catholic School and Columbus High School, graduating in 2012. She then attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA and graduated in 2017 with a B.S. in Child and Family Development with a concentration in Family Services. An intelligent, independent and strong-willed young woman, Bess was able to achieve her dream of living in New York City for 3 years. While there, she started her career as a medical staff recruiter and continued her career after returning home to Columbus a year ago. Bess was truly delight personified. She had a ready smile and laugh and never met a stranger, with the rare gift of making whoever she was with feel like they were the most important and special person in the world. She was a true “foodie” and fun-lover. She relished traveling and had visited many countries and recently returned from an incredible trip to Africa with her family and uncle. She loved spending time with people of all ages from infants to elderly. Above all, she was a loyal and loving friend who was cherished for her contagious happy spirit. She was predeceased by her maternal grand-parents Al and Bettye Caproni, and paternal grand-parents Rozier and Martha Dedwylder. She leaves behind her adoring parents, John and Bitsy Dedwylder, a much-loved and respected older brother, Davis Dedwylder of Paraguay; her maternal aunt Valerie Caproni of New York City; uncle Al Caproni (Ruth) of Atlanta; paternal uncle Rozier Dedwylder, MD, of King George, VA, and a multitude of cousins and friends, all of whom will sorely miss the light that Bess was in this world.4 She was born on September 1, 1993 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.2,4 She died on October 31, 2021 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, at age 28.4

Citations

  1. [S2191] Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, From the Rozier Tyrone Dedwylder obituary in the Feb 27, 2006 edition.
  2. [S1072] Rozier Dedwylder, "Caproni Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001.
  3. [S4825] Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/striffler-hamby-mortuary-columbus/en-us/index.page, From the Bettyesue Rivers Caproni obituary.
  4. [S10853] McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, online www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com, From the Elizabeth Rivers Dedwylder obituary.
  5. [S1581] Ledger-Enquirer, From the Albert Caproni, Jr. obituary in the Apr 29, 2013 edition.

Isabelle Jane Likens1,2

F, b. March 26, 1853, d. December 28, 1936
     Isabelle Jane Likens In the 1860 Floyd Co. Virginia Census an Isabelle Likens, 5 yo, is enumerated with the Thomas P. Hale (Hall) family. In the 1870 Census an Isabel Likens, 17 yo, domestic servant, is listed with the William B. McNiel family.3,4 She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on March 26, 1853 at Virginia.5,6 She married Jackson Lemuel Hall, son of John M. Hall and Mary Ann "Polly" Cole, on August 12, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of August 12, 1873,her married name was Hall. Isabelle Jane Likens died on December 28, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.5,6,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 70, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 168, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 27, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 103, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 10, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Jackson Lemuel Hall b. April 1, 1853, d. April 20, 1943
Marriage*Isabelle Jane Likens married Jackson Lemuel Hall, son of John M. Hall and Mary Ann "Polly" Cole, on August 12, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

James Henry Woodward1,2

M, b. December 6, 1840, d. October 28, 1937
     James Henry Woodward was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 6, 1840 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3 He married Lydia Amanda Manning, daughter of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on October 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 James Henry Woodward died on October 28, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 194, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 166, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 231, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 80, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 28, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 161, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1870Farmer5
1880Farmer6
1900Farmer machinist1
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farm overseer2

Family

Lydia Amanda Manning b. January 4, 1843, d. February 6, 1935
Marriage*James Henry Woodward married Lydia Amanda Manning, daughter of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on October 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  13. [S320] Author unknown, Family graveyard on Valentine Thrash land grant, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Lydia Amanda Manning1,2

F, b. January 4, 1843, d. February 6, 1935
FatherCary Manning1,3,4 b. circa 1816
MotherMahala Cole3,1,4 b. circa 1826
     Lydia Amanda Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on January 4, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She married James Henry Woodward on October 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 26, 1865,her married name was Woodward. Lydia Amanda Manning died on February 6, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 89, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 385, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 194, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 166, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 231, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 80, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 28, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 161, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

James Henry Woodward b. December 6, 1840, d. October 28, 1937
Marriage*Lydia Amanda Manning married James Henry Woodward on October 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  16. [S320] Author unknown, Family graveyard on Valentine Thrash land grant, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA.
  17. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Van Buren Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 7, 1873, d. November 13, 1937
FatherCannaday Light Sr.1,4,7 b. circa 1841
MotherAlthea Mary "Letha" Brindle1,7 b. circa 1844
     John Van Buren Light was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5,6 He was born on August 7, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Aug 7, 1872 and his death certificate has Aug 9, 1873.2,1,4,5,7 He married Susan June "Susie" Conner, daughter of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on June 12, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 John Van Buren Light died on November 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.4,5 He Funeral services for John Van Buren Light, 65, who died Saturday night at his home, 206 Twelfth street, N.W., will be conducted this afternoon. Interment will be in Fairview. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Susie Jane Light; two sons and two daughters: Clarence O. Light, George D. Light, Mrs. C. H. Craig and Mrs. A. C Hoal., and three grandchildren, all of Roanoke. on November 15, 1937.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 158, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia8
1920Dwelling 61, District 41, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 461, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2
1910Lumber mill laborer8
1920City laborer9
1930City force laborer10

Family

Susan June "Susie" Conner b. April 11, 1877, d. January 19, 1954
Marriage*John Van Buren Light married Susan June "Susie" Conner, daughter of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on June 12, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Van Buren Light obituary in the Nov 15, 1937 edition.
  7. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.