Ellen F. "Ella" Goings1,2,3

F, b. August 16, 1870, d. January 26, 1913
FatherPaulus Rhodes "Paul" Goings1,2,3 b. November, 1828, d. March 30, 1908
MotherLucy Jane Patterson1,2 b. March, 1832
     Ellen F. "Ella" Goings was born on August 16, 1870 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,3 As of September 26, 1886,her married name was Viar.2 She married William Howard "Willie" Viar on September 26, 1886 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2 Ellen F. "Ella" Goings died on January 26, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 42.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 117, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 147, District 19, Stonewall, Appomattox Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 103, District 64, James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1910Farm laborer5

Family

William Howard "Willie" Viar b. March, 1865, d. before April 28, 1910
Marriage*Ellen F. "Ella" Goings married William Howard "Willie" Viar on September 26, 1886 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1575] Lynchburg, VA and Ernestine Tabor, Middleburg, FL Mike Lee, Chatroom GOING in "Going Family Genealogy Forum," listserve message Apr 28 and Apr 29, 2003.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

LeRoy Addis "Roy" de Rosset1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 25, 1911, d. July 14, 1987
     LeRoy Addis "Roy" de Rosset was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.2 His Social Security Number was 158-12-5113.7 He was born on June 25, 1911 at East Orange, Essex Co., New Jersey.7,2,3,5,8 He married Lena Alice Lucas, daughter of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on August 31, 1940 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.1,3,6 LeRoy Addis "Roy" de Rosset died on July 14, 1987 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 76.2,6 He TAYLORS - Le Roy Addis de Rosset, 76, of 118 Marchant Road died July 14, 1987, after a period of declining health. He was a retired accountant for Trap Rock Industries Inc. in Princeton, N.J. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church in Greenville. Surviving is his wife, L. Alice Lucas de Rosset of the home. on July 15, 1987.6

Family

Lena Alice Lucas b. December 6, 1909, d. February 18, 1991
Marriage*He married Lena Alice Lucas, daughter of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on August 31, 1940 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.1,3,6 

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S6095] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9324] New York City Department of Records & Information Services, New York, New York, Index to Marriage Licenses, 1908-1910, 1938-1940.
  4. [S6560] Episcopal Diocese of Newark, New Jersey, Episcopal Diocese of Newark Church Records, 1809-1816, 1825-1970.
  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. [S1185] Greenville News, The, From the Leroy Addis de Rosset obituary in the Jul 15, 1987 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S10013] Birth Indexes. New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, U.S., Birth Index, 1848-1878, 1901-1929.

Kathleen Wheately1,2,3

F
     Kathleen Wheately married Nicholas Baine "Nick" Lucas, son of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on December 25, 1940 at Eldorado, Dorchester Co., Maryland.1,2,3 As of December 25, 1940,her married name was Lucas.3

Family

Nicholas Baine "Nick" Lucas b. June 3, 1916, d. December 1, 1941
Marriage*Kathleen Wheately married Nicholas Baine "Nick" Lucas, son of William Quinter "Quinter" Lucas and Armanda Florence "Minnie" Craghead, on December 25, 1940 at Eldorado, Dorchester Co., Maryland.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Nicholas Blaine Lucas obituary in the Dec 1, 1941 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucas-Wheatley marriage announcemnt in the Jan 12, 1941 edition.

Dallas Lacy Cole1,2,3

M, b. December 31, 1872, d. October 19, 1933
FatherPleasant Cole4,5,2,6,7,3 b. June 4, 1842, d. December 7, 1933
MotherSarah Jane Lawrence5,4,2,6,7,3 b. July 14, 1850, d. April 19, 1933
     Dallas Lacy Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5 He was born on December 31, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,5,4,3 He married Docia French Altizer, daughter of Ennis Dulaney Altizer and Lucinda Altizer, on November 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 Dallas Lacy Cole died on October 19, 1933 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.8,9,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 97, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 154, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 85, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 96, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 108, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Photographer7
1910Farmer11
1920Picture artist12
1930Farmer13

Family

Docia French Altizer b. August 16, 1882, d. April 29, 1977
Marriage*Dallas Lacy Cole married Docia French Altizer, daughter of Ennis Dulaney Altizer and Lucinda Altizer, on November 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Docia French Altizer1,2,3,4

F, b. August 16, 1882, d. April 29, 1977
FatherEnnis Dulaney Altizer1,3,2,4 b. April 26, 1840, d. January 7, 1904
MotherLucinda Altizer1,2,3,4 b. March 29, 1839, d. June 11, 1915
     Docia French Altizer was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,6 She was born on August 16, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,3 She married Dallas Lacy Cole, son of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on November 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 As of November 17, 1904,her married name was Cole. Docia French Altizer married Harvey Lee Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on September 25, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of September 25, 1937,her married name was Hale. Docia French Altizer died on April 29, 1977 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.5,6 She PILOT -- Mrs. French Cole Hale, age 94, died Friday, April 29, 1977, in a Bluefield, W. Va. hospital. She was the widow of Harvey L. Hale and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Claudine Simmons, Shady Springs, W. Va; two sons, Irvin D. Cole, Pilot, Harmon Cole, Bluefield; three stepchildren, Mrs. Elsie Bennington, Cody Hale, Nelson Hale, all of Check; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday, May 1, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, conducted by Elder Roy Agee and the Rev. Richard Horne. Burial was in the Cole Family Cemetery. on May 5, 1977.6

Census Records

1890Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 85, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 96, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 108, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 167, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Dallas Lacy Cole b. December 31, 1872, d. October 19, 1933
Marriage*Docia French Altizer married Dallas Lacy Cole, son of Pleasant Cole and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on November 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children

Family 2

Harvey Lee Hale b. May 12, 1880, d. June 18, 1956
Marriage*Docia French Altizer married Harvey Lee Hale, son of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on September 25, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, 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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the French Cole Hale obituary in the May 5, 1977 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ennis Dulaney Altizer1

M, b. April 26, 1840, d. January 7, 1904
FatherElias Reed "Ale" Altizer2,1 b. March, 1812, d. November 9, 1900
MotherRachel Dulaney2,1 b. October, 1818, d. July 18, 1903
     Ennis Dulaney Altizer was buried at Reed Cemetery, Humphrey Reed Place, Rt. 740, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 26, 1840 at Virginia.3 He married Lucinda Altizer on December 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Ennis Dulaney Altizer died on January 7, 1904 at age 63.3

Census Records

1890Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Lucinda Altizer b. March 29, 1839, d. June 11, 1915
Marriage*Ennis Dulaney Altizer married Lucinda Altizer on December 20, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S671] Genevieve C. Starkey (e-mail address), Reed Cemetery, Rt. 740, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Permelia "Millie" Wright1

F
     Permelia "Millie" Wright was buried at Simmons Cemetery (also known as Booth Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married George Boothe in 1751/52 at Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., New York.1 As of 1751/52,her married name was Boothe.1

Family

George Boothe b. 1736/37, d. 1813
Marriage*Permelia "Millie" Wright married George Boothe in 1751/52 at Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., New York.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2626] George Pesely, Booth Family of Floyd County, Virginia.

Beatrice Perodine Akers1

F, b. August 2, 1873
     Beatrice Perodine Akers was born on August 2, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She married Washington Emles Duncan on March 3, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of March 3, 1894,her married name was Duncan.

Family

Washington Emles Duncan
Marriage*Beatrice Perodine Akers married Washington Emles Duncan on March 3, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bruce Duncan obituary in the Jan 2, 2009 edition.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Carla Marie Manning1,2,3

F, b. July 17, 1974, d. July 25, 1974
FatherBobby Harold Manning1,3 b. November 2, 1944, d. October 2, 2006
MotherCarmen Ercell Sowers1,3
     Carla Marie Manning was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on July 17, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 She died on July 25, 1974 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,3

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Alfred Pinkerton Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 27, 1859, d. October 21, 1949
     Alfred Pinkerton Smith was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.3 He was born on April 27, 1859 at Augusta Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, daughter of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Goings and Lucy Jane Patterson, on August 20, 1877 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 Alfred Pinkerton Smith died on October 21, 1949 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 90.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 117, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 128, District 85, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1910Dwelling 42, District 13, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 95, District 115, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama8
1930Dwelling 265, District 138, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama9

Occupation

1880Farmer1
1900Mechanic6
1910Dairy farmer7
1920Pipe shop foreman8

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings b. February 29, 1860, d. August 3, 1939
Marriage*Alfred Pinkerton Smith married Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings, daughter of Paulus Rhodes "Paul" Goings and Lucy Jane Patterson, on August 20, 1877 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S3522] Meade Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mary Gowen Smith obituary.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  13. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  14. [S5486] Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Joseph Amon Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. February 18, 1914, d. November 22, 1992
FatherWilliam Lundy Conner1,5,2,6,7,8,9,4 b. April 11, 1881, d. February 13, 1967
MotherFlora B. King1,5,2,6,7,8,4 b. September 4, 1885, d. December 11, 1959
     Joseph Amon Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,12,4 His Social Security Number was 223-34-7085.13 He was born on February 18, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13,10,2,3,12,4 He married Valry Gay Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,14,4 Joseph Amon Conner died on November 22, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.13,10,11,4,12 He CONNER, J. Amon, 78, of Copper Hill, died Sunday, November 22, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Valry Aldridge Conner of Copper Hill. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. on November 23, 1992.11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 147, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 13, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 32, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1940Farm laborer8
1950Farm helper15

Family

Valry Gay Aldridge b. October 29, 1907, d. August 18, 1999
Marriage*Joseph Amon Conner married Valry Gay Aldridge, daughter of George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale, on June 5, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,14,4 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Flora King Conner.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lundy Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 1967 edition.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Amon Conner obituary in the Nov 23, 1992 edition.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Valry Aldridge Conner obituary in the Aug 19, 1999 edition.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Edna Frances Pennington1,2

F, b. September 18, 1889, d. July 19, 1978
     Edna Frances Pennington was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 236-11-3483.5 She was born on September 18, 1889 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,1,2,4 She married Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on July 13, 1906 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 As of July 13, 1906,her married name was Craghead.1 Edna Frances Pennington died on July 19, 1978 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.3,4 She Mrs. Archie (Edna Frances) Craghead, 91, of Speedway died Wednesday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Born in Speedway, she was a daughter of the late Preston and Sarah Pennington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie W. Craghead, in 1967, and three sons. She was a member of the Painters Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Hoy Craghead of Painesville, Ohio, Chauncie Craghead of Athens and Otis Craghead of Fayetteville; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Dupee of Rhodell; 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Athens Cemetery. on July 21, 1978.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 59, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 67, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 10, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 199, District 28-61, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead b. November 5, 1883, d. June 24, 1967
Marriage*Edna Frances Pennington married Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on July 13, 1906 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pennington marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edna Frances Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1978 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Arch W. Craghead obituary in the Jun 26, 1967 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hoy G. Craghead obituary in the Feb 26, 1991 edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otis Opie Craghead obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul J. Craghead obituary in the Jul 12, 1978 edition.

Charles Alfred Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 27, 1878, d. June 30, 1915
FatherAlfred Pinkerton Smith1,3,4,5 b. April 27, 1859, d. October 21, 1949
MotherMary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings1,3,4,5 b. February 29, 1860, d. August 3, 1939
     Charles Alfred Smith was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.3,6 He was born on October 27, 1878 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He married Clara Catherine Shaner on June 7, 1898 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 Charles Alfred Smith died on June 30, 1915 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 36.3,6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 117, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 121, District 85, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1910Dwelling 292, District 83, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia7

Occupation

1900Shipping clerk2
1910Barber7

Family

Clara Catherine Shaner b. October 2, 1878, d. June 28, 1970
Marriage*Charles Alfred Smith married Clara Catherine Shaner on June 7, 1898 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S3838] Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Harold Wayne Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 26, 1933, d. May 15, 1988
FatherFred Alton "Freddy" Conner Sr.7,1,8,9,10,3 b. March 7, 1906, d. September 16, 1973
MotherFannie Ethel Blankenship7,1,2,8,9,10,3 b. February 17, 1910, d. September 17, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 226-40-0204.11 Harold Wayne Conner Harold Wayne Conner, age 54, died at his home Sunday, May 15, 1988. Surviving are: his wife, Faye Epperly Conner, Roanoke; three daughters, Donna Housman, Roanoke, Barbara Olejarz, Athens Ohio, Bonnie Davis, Fincastle; three grandchildren, Aaron Davis, Sarah and Joshua Olejarz; his mother, Fannie B. Conner, Copper Hill; three sisters, Barbara Poff, Joyce Coates, both of Check, Joan Wimmer, Clemmons, N.C; two brothers, Junior Conner, Check, Dean Conner, Roanoke. Graveside services were in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.12,2 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Spec. 3 U.S. Army WWII."13,2,4 He was born on June 26, 1933 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,13,3,4,5,6 He married Frances Faye Epperly on December 24, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Harold Wayne Conner died on May 15, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.11,13,2,4,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 44, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 196, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Frances Faye Epperly
Marriage*Harold Wayne Conner married Frances Faye Epperly on December 24, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Donna Lynn Conner2,14
  • Barbara Jean Conner2
  • Patricia Yvonne Conner14

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Harold Wayne Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fannie Blankenship Conner obituary in the Sep 19, 2003 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Joyce Coates obituary in Jun 14, 2012 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Wayne Conner obituary in the May 16, 1988 edition.
  13. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Walter Jackson Harris1,2

M, b. December 25, 1885, d. April 16, 1949
FatherJackson W. Harris3 b. June 6, 1847, d. August 20, 1923
MotherSarah Ann Barringer3 b. January 29, 1851, d. July 1, 1933
     Walter Jackson Harris was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 25, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman on May 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Walter Jackson Harris died on April 16, 1949 at age 63.1

Family

Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman b. October 28, 1887, d. December 26, 1978
Marriage*He married Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman on May 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman1

F, b. October 28, 1887, d. December 26, 1978
     Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 223-50-4517.3 She was born on October 28, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Walter Jackson Harris, son of Jackson W. Harris and Sarah Ann Barringer, on May 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 11, 1908,her married name was Harris. Rosa Ella "Ellar" Harman died on December 26, 1978 at age 91.2

Family

Walter Jackson Harris b. December 25, 1885, d. April 16, 1949
Marriage*She married Walter Jackson Harris, son of Jackson W. Harris and Sarah Ann Barringer, on May 11, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 10, 1920, d. December 26, 2013
FatherCreed William Janney1,6,2,3,4 b. June 5, 1881, d. September 2, 1942
MotherOctavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack1,6,2,3,4 b. May 11, 1884, d. June 10, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-3184.7 Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney was born on February 10, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,7,5 She married James W. Richard, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on July 14, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of July 14, 1936,her married name was Richards. Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married Walter Elmore Conner, son of James W. Conner and Mary Susan Via, on September 1, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of September 1, 1954,her married name was Conner. Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married George Martin Walters, son of William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. and Sarah Jane Argabright, on October 11, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of October 11, 1958,her married name was Walters. As of April 7, 1962,her married name was Maxey.4 Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married Frank Cordy Maxey, son of Marcellus Denton "Sell" Maxey and Ercie Eva DeWeese, on April 7, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney and Frank Cordy Maxey were divorced on May 7, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney died on December 26, 2013 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 93.7,9 She Beatrice Janney Spraker, 93, of Wytheville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by two sons, James and Garritt Richards. Beatrice is survived by a daughter, Vicke Nester of Ford; five grandchildren, Darrell, Ryan and Dallas Richards, Lisa Wiedl and Kenneth Rowlett; ten-great-grandchildren; a brother, James Janney of Eden, N.C; numerous nieces; nephews; and special friends. on December 28, 2013.9

Family 1

James W. Richard b. August 15, 1870, d. January 17, 1953
Marriage*She married James W. Richard, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on July 14, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Walter Elmore Conner b. July 20, 1882, d. June 12, 1957
Marriage*Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married Walter Elmore Conner, son of James W. Conner and Mary Susan Via, on September 1, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Vickie Lynn Conner4,9

Family 3

George Martin Walters b. February 2, 1882, d. March 12, 1963
Marriage*Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married George Martin Walters, son of William Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr. and Sarah Jane Argabright, on October 11, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 

Family 4

Frank Cordy Maxey b. June 8, 1921, d. March 18, 2001
Marriage*Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney married Frank Cordy Maxey, son of Marcellus Denton "Sell" Maxey and Ercie Eva DeWeese, on April 7, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney and Frank Cordy Maxey were divorced on May 7, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Beatrice Janney Spraker 81st birthday announcement in Mar 8, 2001 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Janney Spraker obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.

Creed William Janney1

M, b. June 5, 1881, d. September 2, 1942
     Creed William Janney was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack.1 Creed William Janney was born on June 5, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on September 2, 1942 at age 61.2,3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack b. May 11, 1884, d. June 10, 1958
Marriage*Creed William Janney married Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S833] Patricia A. Lomineck, "Creed William Janney," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 19, 2002.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S1357] Georgia Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Wright Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Beatrice Janney Spraker 81st birthday announcement in Mar 8, 2001 edition.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack1

F, b. May 11, 1884, d. June 10, 1958
     Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack married Creed William Janney.2 Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack was buried at Wright Cemetery (also known as Whitlock-Blackwell Cemetery), Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 Her married name was Janney. She was born on May 11, 1884 at Virginia.3,4 She died on June 10, 1958 at age 74.3,4

Family

Creed William Janney b. June 5, 1881, d. September 2, 1942
Marriage*She married Creed William Janney.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1961] The Wright Cemetery, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/wrightcemeterypicturestext.htm
  2. [S833] Patricia A. Lomineck, "Creed William Janney," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 19, 2002.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S1357] Georgia Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Wright Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Beatrice Janney Spraker 81st birthday announcement in Mar 8, 2001 edition.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Lewis/Louis Smith1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 21, 1880, d. December 29, 1966
FatherAlfred Pinkerton Smith2,7,8,4,5,6 b. April 27, 1859, d. October 21, 1949
MotherMary Elizabeth "Mollie" Goings2,7,8,4,5 b. February 29, 1860, d. August 3, 1939
     James Lewis/Louis Smith was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.3 His Social Security Number was 416-03-1115.9 He was born on September 21, 1880 at Wingina, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,9,3,5 He married Pearl Evelyn Chewning on September 5, 1900 at Lynchburg, Virginia.7,4,6 James Lewis/Louis Smith died on December 29, 1966 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 86.3,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 128, District 85, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1910Dwelling 286, District 72, Ward 4, Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia10
1920Dwelling 79, District 115, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama11
1930Dwelling 260, District 138, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama12
1940Dwelling 6, District 37-61, Clay, Jefferson Co., Alabama13
1950Dwelling 78, District 37-87, Tarrant, Jefferson Co., Alabama14

Occupation

1900Mechanic2
1910Pipe foundry foreman10
1920Pipe shop foreman11
1930Pipe plant foreman12
1940Pipe shop worker13

Family

Pearl Evelyn Chewning b. June 21, 1881, d. February 14, 1960
Marriage*James Lewis/Louis Smith married Pearl Evelyn Chewning on September 5, 1900 at Lynchburg, Virginia.7,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7719] Forest Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Co., AL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  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. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mary Gowen Smith obituary.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S654] Birmingham News, From the Emmett Hobson Smith obituary in the Feb 8, 1955 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Conner1,2

F, b. January 13, 1963, d. July 9, 2012
FatherGarland Alton Conner1,2,3 b. March 7, 1935, d. July 8, 2024
MotherAlice Jane Boothe1,4,2 b. October 25, 1931, d. July 7, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 229-06-7953.5 Deborah Jean "Debbie" Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on January 13, 1963 at Virginia.1,5 She married Jeffrey Cecil "Jeff" Guilliams, son of Cecil Ray Guilliams and Norma Jean Poff, on February 6, 1988 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of February 6, 1988,her married name was Guilliams. Deborah Jean "Debbie" Conner died on July 9, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 49.2,5,7 She Deborah Jean (Debbie) Guilliams, 49, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Jane Boothe Conner. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Guilliams; one son, Cy Guilliams; one sister, Karen Conner; her father and stepmother, Garland and Virginia Conner, Fieldale; her mother-in-law, Norma Jean Guilliams; special cousin and spouse, Annette and Mike Battle; special friend, Judy Witt. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family expresses many thanks to the doctors and nurses at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. on July 10, 2012.2

Family

Jeffrey Cecil "Jeff" Guilliams
Marriage*She married Jeffrey Cecil "Jeff" Guilliams, son of Cecil Ray Guilliams and Norma Jean Poff, on February 6, 1988 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
Child
  • Cy Tucker Guilliams4,2,3

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deborah Jean Guilliams obituary in the Jul 10, 2012 edition.
  3. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Garland Alton Conner obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Boothe Conner obituary in the Jul 9, 2001 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Frank Reeves Peters1,2

M, b. January 29, 1915, d. January 6, 2007
FatherSamuel Luther Peters1,2 b. November 4, 1887, d. July 26, 1966
MotherMary Willie Kelley1,2 b. May 5, 1898, d. May 24, 1958
     Frank Reeves Peters was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 29, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Mamie Essie Epperly, daughter of Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Ocie "Flory" Howery, on March 13, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Frank Reeves Peters died on January 6, 2007 at Virginia at age 91.2 He Frank Reeves Peters, 91, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007. He was born in Franklin County on January 29, 1915 to Samuel Luther and Mary Kelly Peters. Mr. Peters was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Epperly Peters; one brother, Coy Peters; and three sisters, Nora Marshall, Gracie Gilbreth, and Gladys Hardy. He was a member of Harvestwood Covenant Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Ervin (Sonny) Peters of Lynchburg; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol P. and Harold E. Vest of Copper Hill, and Jeanne P. Dalton of Collinsville; three sisters, Tempest Reed of Christiansburg, Junne Virts of Lovettsville, Va., and Lucy Smith of Middletown, Md; four grandchildren, Donna (Danny) Yeatts, Michael Conner, Gail (Mike) Minnix, and Sue (Jon) Waldron; three great grandchildren, John (Ashlee) Weeks, Devyn Conner, and Gary Yeatts; one great-great grandchild, Peyton Weeks; several nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Myra Peters, Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the Harvestwood Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Riley Ware officiating. Interment will follow in Harvestwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Tuesday after 6 p.m. where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Harvestwood Covenant Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on January 7, 2007.2

Occupation

1937Truck driver1

Family

Mamie Essie Epperly b. August 13, 1913, d. October 26, 1989
Marriage*Frank Reeves Peters married Mamie Essie Epperly, daughter of Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Ocie "Flory" Howery, on March 13, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Eleanor Jean Peters2

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Reeves Peters obituary in the Jan 7, 2007 edition.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Mamie Essie Epperly

F, b. August 13, 1913, d. October 26, 1989
FatherPeter Frazier Epperly1 b. December 27, 1878, d. February 23, 1972
MotherFlora Ocie "Flory" Howery1 b. July 19, 1880, d. August 31, 1934
     Mamie Essie Epperly was buried at Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 681 and Rt. 682, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 13, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Frank Reeves Peters, son of Samuel Luther Peters and Mary Willie Kelley, on March 13, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of March 13, 1937,her married name was Peters. Mamie Essie Epperly died on October 26, 1989 at age 76.2

Family

Frank Reeves Peters b. January 29, 1915, d. January 6, 2007
Marriage*She married Frank Reeves Peters, son of Samuel Luther Peters and Mary Willie Kelley, on March 13, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Eleanor Jean Peters3

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Reeves Peters obituary in the Jan 7, 2007 edition.