Thomas William Steppe1,2

M, b. March 20, 1986
FatherCharles Leonard Steppe Sr.3,1,4
MotherChristine Merle DeWeese3,1,4
     Thomas William Steppe was born on March 20, 1986 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Calvin DeWeese obituary in the Mar 5, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sallie Mills DeWeese obituary in the Oct 10, 1990 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleo Sisson DeWeese obituary in the May 29, 2016 edition.

Nora Lee Lawrence1,2,3,4

F, b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
FatherIsaac Benjamin Lawrence1,2,3,4 b. September, 1840, d. after April 29, 1910
MotherNancy Board1,2,3,4 b. February 15, 1849, d. after April 29, 1910
     Nora Lee Lawrence was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on January 17, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3,4 She married Ira Ennis Collins, son of James Matthew/Madison "Mat" Collins and Sarah Ann/Annie Conner, on October 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of October 23, 1890,her married name was Collins. Nora Lee Lawrence died on May 15, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Ira Ennis Collins b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
Marriage*Nora Lee Lawrence married Ira Ennis Collins, son of James Matthew/Madison "Mat" Collins and Sarah Ann/Annie Conner, on October 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  11. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hettie Ramona Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. September 13, 1891, d. December 28, 1933
FatherIra Ennis Collins1,5,2,6,7,4 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence1,5,2,6,7,4 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Hettie Ramona Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She was born on September 13, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She died on December 28, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1930Dry cleaning plant presser6

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [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&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Shannie Pearl Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. February, 1893, d. July 15, 1920
FatherIra Ennis Collins1,5,6,2,3,4 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence1,5,6,2,3,4 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Shannie Pearl Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born in February, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Noah Hampton Akers, son of Ballard Preston Akers and Emily Jane "Emma" Poff, on December 24, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 24, 1915,her married name was Akers.3 Shannie Pearl Collins died on July 15, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, VirginiaA widowed Shannie and her son were enumerated in the household of her father Ira6

Family

Noah Hampton Akers b. October 3, 1892, d. August 13, 1919
Marriage*Shannie Pearl Collins married Noah Hampton Akers, son of Ballard Preston Akers and Emily Jane "Emma" Poff, on December 24, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Noah Hampton Akers1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 3, 1892, d. August 13, 1919
FatherBallard Preston Akers1,6,7,3,4,5 b. April 16, 1861, d. September 25, 1939
MotherEmily Jane "Emma" Poff1,6,7,3,5 b. May 7, 1856, d. June 25, 1929
     Noah Hampton Akers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,8 He was born on October 3, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8 He married Shannie Pearl Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on December 24, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 Noah Hampton Akers died on August 13, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 26.3,4,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 220, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 129, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Shannie Pearl Collins b. February, 1893, d. July 15, 1920
Marriage*Noah Hampton Akers married Shannie Pearl Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on December 24, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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&
  9. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ira Lynn "Harry" Chatham1,2,3,4

M, b. June, 1856, d. December 14, 1919
FatherJohn H. Chatham1,5,6,7,8,3 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906
MotherPriscilla Jane Welsh1,5,6,7,8,3 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892
     Ira Lynn "Harry" Chatham was born in June, 1856 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1 He married Martha Mathilda Cooper on January 2, 1902 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.1,2,3 Ira Lynn "Harry" Chatham died on December 14, 1919 at Lodge Grass, Big Horn Co., Montana, at age 63.1,9,10

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1629, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania5
1870Dwelling 71, Ward 5, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania6
1880Dwelling 246, District 114, Pennington Co., Dakota Territory11

Occupation

1880Quartz miner11

Family

Martha Mathilda Cooper b. December 26, 1876, d. January 2, 1969
Marriage*Ira Lynn "Harry" Chatham married Martha Mathilda Cooper on January 2, 1902 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
  2. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  3. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  4. [S3840] Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the John Chatham obituary in the May 14, 1906 edition.
  8. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Priscilla J. Chatham obituary in the Jan 21, 1892 edition.
  9. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  10. [S9301] Montana State Genealogical Society, Montana Death Index, 1907-2007.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Luther H. Chatham obituary in the Oct 16, 1970 edition.
  15. [S1861] Beck Web Site, online http://www.myheritage.com/site-31515501/beck-web-site
  16. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Emma Standish obituary in the Oct 6, 1992 edition.
  17. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  18. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  19. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Catheryn Green Barber obituary in the May 22, 2006 edition.

Huston Harvey Akers1,2,3,4

M, b. November 30, 1917, d. December 9, 1976
FatherNoah Hampton Akers1,5,3 b. October 3, 1892, d. August 13, 1919
MotherShannie Pearl Collins6,1,5,3 b. February, 1893, d. July 15, 1920
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-7029.7 Huston Harvey Akers was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,2,9 He was born on November 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,1,8,5,2,3,10,4,9 He married Norma Eloise Webb on October 23, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 Huston Harvey Akers died on December 9, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.8,2,10,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Ira Collins11
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Laborer1

Family

Norma Eloise Webb b. December 12, 1921, d. November 15, 1969
Marriage*Huston Harvey Akers married Norma Eloise Webb on October 23, 1940 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [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&
  9. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Twylia Akers Overfelt obituary in the Jan 12, 2000 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Fred Guy "Freddie" Collins1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 19, 1898, d. April 3, 1941
FatherIra Ennis Collins1,7,2,8,3,5,9,6 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence1,7,2,8,3,5,6 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Fred Guy "Freddie" Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 He was born on May 19, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He died on April 3, 1941 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 42.5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer8
1940Carpenter helper9

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lillie Coe Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. July 20, 1899, d. May 19, 1929
FatherIra Ennis Collins1,5,2,3,6 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence1,5,2,3,6 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Lillie Coe Collins was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,6 She was born on July 20, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She died on May 19, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29.4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [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&
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. May 1, 1908, d. February 22, 2002
FatherIra Ennis Collins1,3,9,2,4,8 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence1,3,9,2,8 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.10 She was born on May 1, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,6,8 As of April 3, 1946,her married name was Shears.7 She married Cecil Alvin Shears on April 3, 1946 at Washington, D.C..5,10,6,7 Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins died on February 22, 2002 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 93.10,6,11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Stenographer4

Family

Cecil Alvin Shears b. February 26, 1915, d. November 29, 1948
Marriage*Opal Mae/May "Opie" Collins married Cecil Alvin Shears on April 3, 1946 at Washington, D.C..5,10,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12307] Evening Times, From the Cecil A. Shears obituary in the Jan 21, 1949 edition.
  6. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S11409] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Annie Ray Collins1,2

F, b. March 15, 1903, d. May 22, 2002
FatherIra Ennis Collins3,4,5,1,2,6 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence3,4,5,1,2,6 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Annie Ray Collins was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,8 Her Social Security Number was 231-56-9486.9 She was born on March 15, 1903 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2 As of July 18, 1932,her married name was Minix.6 She married Tate Edward Minix on July 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,10,6 Annie Ray Collins died on May 22, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 99.7,9,10 She MINIX, Annie C., 99, of Salem, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tate. Graveside services were held Friday, May 24 at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. on May 26, 2002.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 89, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 98, District 81-43, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Rayon mill reeler5

Family

Tate Edward Minix b. June 8, 1903, d. September 4, 1985
Marriage*Annie Ray Collins married Tate Edward Minix on July 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,10,6 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie C. Minix obituary in the May 26, 2002 edition.
  8. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Everta Blanche Collins1,2

F, b. August 29, 1906, d. September 3, 1986
FatherIra Ennis Collins3,4,1,5,2,6,7 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence3,4,1,2,6,7 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9729.8 Everta Blanche Collins was born on August 29, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,6,7 She married Frank Monterville Stegall on January 4, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of January 4, 1936,her married name was Stegall.2 Everta Blanche Collins and Frank Monterville Stegall were divorced on October 14, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.9 Everta Blanche Collins died on September 3, 1986 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 80.8,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Frank Monterville Stegall b. September 17, 1906, d. May 6, 1959
Marriage*Everta Blanche Collins married Frank Monterville Stegall on January 4, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Everta Blanche Collins and Frank Monterville Stegall were divorced on October 14, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ira Ennis Collins obituary in the Apr 6, 1946 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Gertrude Nannie Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. April 10, 1902, d. April 21, 1972
FatherIra Ennis Collins5,6,1,7,3,4 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence5,6,1,3,4 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Gertrude Nannie Collins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-18-0818.8 She was born on April 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,8 As of January 1, 1929,her married name was Peters.3 She married Charles Henry Peters on January 1, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 Gertrude Nannie Collins died on April 21, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 505, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 111, District 120-137, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Dentist office clerk9

Family

Charles Henry Peters b. July 27, 1903, d. October 5, 1987
Marriage*Gertrude Nannie Collins married Charles Henry Peters on January 1, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [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&
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Helen Mary Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. October 4, 1917, d. February 20, 1991
FatherIra Ennis Collins1,5,2,3,6,4 b. October 25, 1866, d. April 5, 1946
MotherNora Lee Lawrence1,5,2,4 b. January 17, 1874, d. May 15, 1934
     Her Social Security Number was 229-12-2841.7 Helen Mary Collins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.8 She was born on October 4, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,4 As of 1947,her married name was Tarragano.9 She married Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano in 1947 at New Jersey.8,9,10,11 Helen Mary Collins died on February 20, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.7,8 She Helen Collins Tarragano, age 73, of Hollins, died Wednesday in a Roanoke Hospital. She was the widow of Israel J. (Jim) Tarragano. Suriving are one son, I.E. (Butch) Tarragano, Hollins; one granddaughter, Christina Nicole Tarragano; two sisters, Annie C. Minnix, Salem; Opal C. Shears, Washington, D.C. Funeral services will conducted at the graveside in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 22, 1991.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 174, District 128, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 137, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia3
1950Dwelling 7, District 120-149, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Waitress3

Family

Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano b. January 5, 1907, d. April 29, 1977
Marriage*Helen Mary Collins married Israel J. "Jim" Tarragano in 1947 at New Jersey.8,9,10,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ira Ennis Collins obituary in the Apr 6, 1946 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Collins Tarragano obituary in the Feb 22, 1991 edition.
  9. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Israel J. Tarragano obituary in the May 1, 1977 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elias Lincoln Chatham1,2,3,4

M, b. July 26, 1860
FatherJohn H. Chatham1,2,3,5,6 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906
MotherPriscilla Jane Welsh1,2,3,5 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892
     Elias Lincoln Chatham was born on July 26, 1860 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 He A recent issue of the Chihuahua Enterprise, published at Chihuahua, Mexico, states that E. L. Chatham who was for a number of years with the "Compania Industrial," at Chihuahua is now foreman of the Forreon foundry. Mr. Chatham is a Lock Haven man and a son of John Chatham, and learned his trade in the Renovo shops. on June 18, 1900.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 71, Ward 5, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania2
1880Dwelling 54, District 245, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania3

Occupation

1880Laborer3

Citations

  1. [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
  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. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
  5. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the John Chatham obituary in the May 14, 1906 edition.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Jun 18, 1900 edition.

Tate Edward Minix1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 8, 1903, d. September 4, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-1944.6 Tate Edward Minix was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,7 He was born on June 8, 1903 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.6,3,5 He married Annie Ray Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on July 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 Tate Edward Minix died on September 4, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.6,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 89, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 98, District 81-43, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Rayon office clerk8
1950Rayon mill accountant head9

Family

Annie Ray Collins b. March 15, 1903, d. May 22, 2002
Marriage*Tate Edward Minix married Annie Ray Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on July 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie C. Minix obituary in the May 26, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Frank Monterville Stegall1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 17, 1906, d. May 6, 1959
     Frank Monterville Stegall was buried at Stegall Family Cemetery (Old Callands Post Office Cemetery), Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on September 17, 1906 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Everta Blanche Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on January 4, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 Frank Monterville Stegall and Everta Blanche Collins were divorced on October 14, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.6 Frank Monterville Stegall died on May 6, 1959 at Danville, Virginia, at age 52.2,5

Family

Everta Blanche Collins b. August 29, 1906, d. September 3, 1986
Marriage*He married Everta Blanche Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on January 4, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Frank Monterville Stegall and Everta Blanche Collins were divorced on October 14, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Charles Henry Peters1,2,3,4

M, b. July 27, 1903, d. October 5, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-7455.5 Charles Henry Peters was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,6,4 He was born on July 27, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,7 He married Gertrude Nannie Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on January 1, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 Charles Henry Peters died on October 5, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.2,6,4 He Charles Henry Peters, age 84, of Roanoke, died in a Roanoke hospital Monday. He was retired from American Viscose with 34 years service and was employed by Quick Realty Company for 11 years. He had been an active member of Christ Lutheran Church since 1945. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery. on October 6, 1987.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 505, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 195, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 111, District 120-137, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Rayon plant mechanic8
1940Silk mill laborer9
1950Rayon plant refrigeration mechanic10

Family

Gertrude Nannie Collins b. April 10, 1902, d. April 21, 1972
Marriage*Charles Henry Peters married Gertrude Nannie Collins, daughter of Ira Ennis Collins and Nora Lee Lawrence, on January 1, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [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&
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Henry Peters obituary in the Oct 6, 1987 edition.
  7. [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.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 23, 1850, d. May 21, 1929
FatherLarkin Preston Mills2,1,4,6 b. circa 1815, d. before 1870
MotherHannah Wimmer1,2,4,6 b. circa 1818
     Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on December 23, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4 He married Lucy M. "Laura" Williams, daughter of James Henry Williams and Clarissa Alice Richards, on July 1, 1872 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills married Tabitha Jane Ridgeway on December 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills married Arrena "Renee" Rierson, daughter of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on July 2, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4,6,5 Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills died on May 21, 1929 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 81, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1870Farm laborer8

Family 1

Lucy M. "Laura" Williams b. circa 1855, d. December 1, 1872
Marriage*Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills married Lucy M. "Laura" Williams, daughter of James Henry Williams and Clarissa Alice Richards, on July 1, 1872 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4 

Family 2

Tabitha Jane Ridgeway b. February 2, 1853, d. October 25, 1922
Marriage*Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills married Tabitha Jane Ridgeway on December 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 3

Arrena "Renee" Rierson b. April, 1855, d. February 20, 1931
Marriage*Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills married Arrena "Renee" Rierson, daughter of Charles Rierson and Jane Flinchum, on July 2, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4,6,5 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lucy Mae Lawrence1

F, b. May 2, 1908, d. May 24, 1996
FatherHoward Dillard Lawrence2,1,3,4,5 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938
MotherLillie Frances Poff2,1,3,5,4,6 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955
     Her Social Security Number was 223-03-5896.7 Lucy Mae Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 She was born on May 2, 1908 at Virginia.7,8 She married George Alton Prillaman, son of Charles William Prillaman and Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery, on December 19, 1931.2,1 As of December 19, 1931,her married name was Prillaman. Lucy Mae Lawrence died on May 24, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 88.8,9,10 She PRILLAMAN, Lucy Mae, (Mrs. George A.) of Christiansburg, died Friday, May 24, 1996. Private funeral services were held on Tuesday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on May 29, 1996.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 223, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 517, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 40, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 65, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Telephone operator6

Family

George Alton Prillaman b. September 15, 1902, d. September 26, 1977
Marriage*Lucy Mae Lawrence married George Alton Prillaman, son of Charles William Prillaman and Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery, on December 19, 1931.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Mae Prillaman obituary in the May 24, 1996 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Henry Isaac Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. August 7, 1893, d. May 1, 1969
FatherHoward Dillard Lawrence4,2,5,3 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938
MotherLillie Frances Poff4,2,5,3 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955
     Henry Isaac Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone reads "VA Cpl US Army WWI."6,3 He married Evelyn Williams.7,3 Henry Isaac Lawrence was born on August 7, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,3 He died on May 1, 1969 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 223, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 517, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 13, District 5, Blacksburg, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 169, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Retail store salesman5
1930Fireman8
1940Road construction laborer7

Family

Evelyn Williams b. June 1, 1903, d. August 25, 1959
Marriage*Henry Isaac Lawrence married Evelyn Williams.7,3 
Children
  • Henry Isaac Lawrence Jr.7
  • Myrtle Frances Lawrence7

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

William Ethmer Lawrence1,2

M, b. March 7, 1902, d. October 11, 1938
FatherHoward Dillard Lawrence1,3,4,2 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938
MotherLillie Frances Poff1,3,4,2 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955
     William Ethmer Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 He was born on March 7, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 He married Minnie Velma Simmons, daughter of A. W. Simmons and Mary Elizabeth Nixon, on September 1, 1928.1 William Ethmer Lawrence died on October 11, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 36.5,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 223, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 517, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 13, District 5, Blacksburg, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Henry6

Family

Minnie Velma Simmons b. October 31, 1906, d. October 12, 1987
Marriage*William Ethmer Lawrence married Minnie Velma Simmons, daughter of A. W. Simmons and Mary Elizabeth Nixon, on September 1, 1928.1 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Tabitha Jane Ridgeway1,2,3

F, b. February 2, 1853, d. October 25, 1922
     Tabitha Jane Ridgeway was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on February 2, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills, son of Larkin Preston Mills and Hannah Wimmer, on December 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of December 2, 1873,her married name was Mills. Tabitha Jane Ridgeway died on October 25, 1922 at age 69.4

Family

Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills b. December 23, 1850, d. May 21, 1929
Marriage*She married Ballard Preston "B.P." Mills, son of Larkin Preston Mills and Hannah Wimmer, on December 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  4. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Henry Clower1,2,3,4

M, b. July 1, 1860, d. May 21, 1937
FatherLewis B. Clower3,2
MotherMargaret "Peggy" Epperly2,3 b. January 13, 1828, d. March 8, 1920
     John Henry Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 He was born on July 1, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Martha Ann Lawrence, daughter of William B. Lawrence and Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards, on December 1, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 John Henry Clower married Eliza Lee Conner, daughter of Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner and Mary Jane Walton, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 John Henry Clower died on May 21, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.5,1,4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 5, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 212, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Dairy farmer7
1920Farmer8

Family 1

Martha Ann Lawrence b. February 28, 1869, d. February 8, 1894
Marriage*John Henry Clower married Martha Ann Lawrence, daughter of William B. Lawrence and Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards, on December 1, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Eliza Lee Conner b. February 25, 1869, d. October 23, 1923
Marriage*John Henry Clower married Eliza Lee Conner, daughter of Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner and Mary Jane Walton, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Camma Jane Johnson death certificate.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Roseanna W. "Rose" Chatham1,2,3,4

F, b. March 28, 1862, d. April 1, 1922
FatherJohn H. Chatham1,2,3 b. October 27, 1821, d. May 12, 1906
MotherPriscilla Jane Welsh1,2,3 b. April 16, 1836, d. January 20, 1892
     Roseanna W. "Rose" Chatham was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.5 She was born on March 28, 1862 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 As of February 24, 1881,her married name was Rote.4 She married Charles C. Rote on February 24, 1881.4 Roseanna W. "Rose" Chatham died on April 1, 1922 at Belmont, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 60.1,4,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 71, Ward 5, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania2
1880Dwelling 54, District 245, Allison Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania3
1900Dwelling 18, District 1297, Ward 10, Boston, Massachusetts7
1910Dwelling 392, District 772, Ward 8, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts8
1920Dwelling 47, District 17, Belmont, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts9

Occupation

1880Seamstress3

Family

Charles C. Rote b. August 28, 1858, d. 1922
Marriage*Roseanna W. "Rose" Chatham married Charles C. Rote on February 24, 1881.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S745] Karen Frost, "Chatham Clan," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun, 2001 and Apr, 2002.
  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. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
  5. [S2932] Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, online http://www.pa-roots.com/index.php/clinton-county/28-clinton-county-cemeteries/815-highland-cemetery-lock-haven
  6. [S6404] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5516] Boston, Massachusetts New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
  11. [S3122] Boston Globe , The, From the Donald I. Rote obituary in the Dec 3, 1924 edition.
  12. [S9307] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915.

George Alton Prillaman1,2,3,4

M, b. September 15, 1902, d. September 26, 1977
FatherCharles William Prillaman2,3,5,6,4 b. January 31, 1878, d. June 22, 1948
MotherMartha Frances "Fannie" Howery2,3,4 b. January 18, 1880, d. January 20, 1908
     George Alton Prillaman was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3748.7 He was born on September 15, 1902 at Virginia.1,7,2,4 He married Lucy Mae Lawrence, daughter of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, on December 19, 1931.2,3 George Alton Prillaman died on September 26, 1977 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 13, District 30, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 104, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Family

Lucy Mae Lawrence b. May 2, 1908, d. May 24, 1996
Marriage*George Alton Prillaman married Lucy Mae Lawrence, daughter of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, on December 19, 1931.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles William Prillaman1,2,3,4

M, b. January 31, 1878, d. June 22, 1948
FatherJohn Prillaman2 b. July 5, 1854, d. October 5, 1912
MotherMollie Jane Angel2 b. April 23, 1855, d. July 18, 1915
     Charles William Prillaman was buried at Allen-Hale Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He was born on January 31, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery, daughter of John Harman Howery and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, on April 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,5 Charles William Prillaman married Althea Florence Fisher in October, 1908.2 Charles William Prillaman died on June 22, 1948 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 70; The Prillaman book has a death date of Jun 17, 1948.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 13, District 30, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 104, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 215, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family 1

Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery b. January 18, 1880, d. January 20, 1908
Marriage*Charles William Prillaman married Martha Frances "Fannie" Howery, daughter of John Harman Howery and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gray, on April 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,5 
Children

Family 2

Althea Florence Fisher b. April 28, 1888, d. April 29, 1972
Marriage*Charles William Prillaman married Althea Florence Fisher in October, 1908.2 

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S4617] Prillaman Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.