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Mary Susan Reed^1,2

F, b. February 19, 1889, d. June 14, 1975

Father

Daniel Webster Reed^1,2 b. July 19, 1855, d. May 5, 1933

Mother

Mary Jane Duncan^1,2 b. September 29, 1857, d. April 1, 1947

Mary Susan Reed was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 19, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Henry Washington Light Jr., son of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on March 4, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 4, 1920,her married name was Light. Mary Susan Reed died on June 14, 1975 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.²

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 46, District 11, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 71, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Seamstress⁵

Family

Henry Washington Light Jr. b. February 14, 1853, d. February 6, 1924

Marriage*

Mary Susan Reed married Henry Washington Light Jr., son of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on March 4, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Daniel Webster Reed^1,2

M, b. July 19, 1855, d. May 5, 1933

Father

Rev. Isaac Reed Sr.² b. April 12, 1820, d. April 8, 1912

Mother

Susannah Akers² b. October 14, 1820, d. April 30, 1909

Daniel Webster Reed was buried at Charlie Reed Cemetery, across from Pleasant Valley Church, Rt. 750, off Rt. 8, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 19, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Jane Duncan on August 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Daniel Webster Reed died on May 5, 1933 at age 77.¹

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Mary Jane Duncan b. September 29, 1857, d. April 1, 1947

Marriage*

Daniel Webster Reed married Mary Jane Duncan on August 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Child

Mary Susan Reed^5,3 b. February 19, 1889, d. June 14, 1975

Citations

[S286] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Charlie Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Jane Duncan^1,2

F, b. September 29, 1857, d. April 1, 1947

Mary Jane Duncan was buried at Charlie Reed Cemetery, across from Pleasant Valley Church, Rt. 750, off Rt. 8, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on September 29, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married Daniel Webster Reed, son of Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. and Susannah Akers, on August 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 3, 1876,her married name was Reed. Mary Jane Duncan died on April 1, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.²

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Daniel Webster Reed b. July 19, 1855, d. May 5, 1933

Marriage*

Mary Jane Duncan married Daniel Webster Reed, son of Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. and Susannah Akers, on August 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Child

Mary Susan Reed^5,2 b. February 19, 1889, d. June 14, 1975

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S286] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Charlie Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Rev. Isaac Reed Sr.^1,2,3

M, b. April 12, 1820, d. April 8, 1912

Father

George Reed^4,3 b. November 8, 1783, d. November 12, 1837

Mother

Elizabeth Anna Altizer⁴ b. September 9, 1786, d. 1858

Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. was buried at Charlie Reed Cemetery, across from Pleasant Valley Church, Rt. 750, off Rt. 8, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 12, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Susannah Akers on January 8, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. died on April 8, 1912 at age 91.^2,3

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Susannah Akers b. October 14, 1820, d. April 30, 1909

Marriage*

Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. married Susannah Akers on January 8, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Elder Noah Peter Reed^4,6,3 b. March 24, 1853, d. November 21, 1904
Daniel Webster Reed+⁶ b. July 19, 1855, d. May 5, 1933

Citations

[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S286] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Charlie Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susannah Akers¹

F, b. October 14, 1820, d. April 30, 1909

Susannah Akers was buried at Charlie Reed Cemetery, across from Pleasant Valley Church, Rt. 750, off Rt. 8, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 14, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Rev. Isaac Reed Sr., son of George Reed and Elizabeth Anna Altizer, on January 8, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of January 8, 1842,her married name was Reed. Susannah Akers died on April 30, 1909 at age 88.^2,1

Census Records

1890

Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. b. April 12, 1820, d. April 8, 1912

Marriage*

Susannah Akers married Rev. Isaac Reed Sr., son of George Reed and Elizabeth Anna Altizer, on January 8, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Children

Elder Noah Peter Reed^5,6,1 b. March 24, 1853, d. November 21, 1904
Daniel Webster Reed+⁶ b. July 19, 1855, d. May 5, 1933

Citations

[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
[S286] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Charlie Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lettie F. Light^1,2

F, b. circa 1874

Father

Henry Washington Light Jr.^1,2 b. February 14, 1853, d. February 6, 1924

Mother

Mary Magdaline Lawrence^1,2 b. October 24, 1851, d. May 14, 1914

Lettie F. Light was born circa 1874 at Virginia.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 107, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Dora May Light^1,2

F, b. August 19, 1879, d. February 9, 1969

Father

Henry Washington Light Jr.^1,3,4,2 b. February 14, 1853, d. February 6, 1924

Mother

Mary Magdaline Lawrence^1,3,4,2 b. October 24, 1851, d. May 14, 1914

Dora May Light was buried at Akers Cemetery, Rt. 601 (River Hill Road), Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 225-72-0885.⁶ She was born on August 19, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 She married Alonzo Leonard "Lonzo" Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Dora May Light died on February 9, 1969 at age 89.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 107, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 165, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 29, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 36, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 20, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 23, District 32-2, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Alonzo Leonard "Lonzo" Light b. May 4, 1879, d. August 10, 1960

Marriage*

Dora May Light married Alonzo Leonard "Lonzo" Light, son of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7

Child

Martha M. Light¹¹

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonzo Leonard Light obituary in the Aug 10, 1960 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Victor Olander Light^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 14, 1882, d. March 5, 1959

Father

Henry Washington Light Jr.^3,2,5 b. February 14, 1853, d. February 6, 1924

Mother

Mary Magdaline Lawrence^2,3,5 b. October 24, 1851, d. May 14, 1914

His Social Security Number was 233-30-8457.⁵ Victor Olander Light was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,7 He was born on July 14, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,8,5 He married Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall, daughter of Callahill W. "C. W." Hall and Sarah Frances "Fanny" Montgomery, on January 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,6,3,8 Victor Olander Light died on March 5, 1959 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^6,7,5 He Bluefield, W. Va. — Victor O. Light, 76, died at his home here Thursday. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Carlisle Floyd, Mrs. J. William Thornton, both of Bluefield; Mrs. H. A. Wade, Christiansburg, Va; Mrs. C. N. Angel, Huntington; Mrs. J. Q. Donnelly, Marion, Va; two brothers and a sister; Otho Light, Danville, Va; Jasper Light, Mrs. A. L. Light, both of Roanoke, Va. The funeral will be at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home here. A graveside service will be at White Rock Cemetary at Carthage Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on March 6, 1959.⁷

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 118, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 95, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 4, District 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 58, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his son-in-law Haden Light¹²

1940

Dwelling 92, District 28-6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1910		Flour miller¹⁰
1920		Farmer and merchant¹¹
1930		Carpenter¹²
1940		Watch repairman¹³

Family

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall b. October 19, 1882, d. January 29, 1959

Marriage*

Victor Olander Light married Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall, daughter of Callahill W. "C. W." Hall and Sarah Frances "Fanny" Montgomery, on January 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,6,3,8

Children

Howard A. Light+^3,8,10,11 b. November 20, 1904, d. August 21, 1934
Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light+^{2,14,15,3,8,10,11} b. December 28, 1905, d. May 17, 1994
Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light^{14,15,3,8,10,11,16} b. January 1, 1908, d. March 9, 1987
Edith Elva Light^{17,14,15,3,8,10,11} b. January 7, 1910, d. April 2, 1979
Erma Ardath Light^{14,15,8,11,12} b. December 4, 1912, d. January 5, 2003
Bonnie Annie/Anna Light^{14,15,8,11,12} b. December 16, 1914, d. November 28, 2001
Bernia A. Light^6,8 b. September 1, 1916, d. November 16, 1916
Aubrey Edward Light^6,8,18 b. March 18, 1919, d. January 23, 1927

Citations

[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Victor Olander Light death certificate.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Victor O. Light obituary in the Mar 6, 1959 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bonnie Light Whitlock obituary in the Nov 29, 2001 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Erma Light Floyd obituary in the Jan 7, 2003 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jasper Wade Light^1,2

M, b. July 19, 1888, d. December 2, 1962

Father

Henry Washington Light Jr.^1,3,4 b. February 14, 1853, d. February 6, 1924

Mother

Mary Magdaline Lawrence^1,3,4 b. October 24, 1851, d. May 14, 1914

His Social Security Number was 226-01-2674.⁵ Jasper Wade Light was born on July 19, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a bith date of Jul 19, 1887.^1,2,5 He married Lula Guy Vest, daughter of Peter Callahill Vest and Rosa Bell Poff, on August 14, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7 Jasper Wade Light died on December 2, 1962 at age 74.³

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 198, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 79, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 99, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 379, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1910		Carpenter¹
1920		General store merchant⁹
1930		Rayon plant spinner¹⁰
1940		Rayon mill spinner¹¹

Family

Lula Guy Vest b. April 28, 1890, d. December 16, 1983

Marriage*

Jasper Wade Light married Lula Guy Vest, daughter of Peter Callahill Vest and Rosa Bell Poff, on August 14, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,7

Children

Hazel Elizabeth Light+^3,12,9,10 b. November 24, 1911, d. January 3, 1995
Fritzie Mae Light+^{3,12,9,10,13,11,14} b. June 17, 1916, d. August 8, 2001
Selby Norman "Buddy" Light+^{12,3,9,10,15,13} b. December 23, 1918, d. September 8, 2000

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fritzie Mae Williams obituary in the Aug 9, 2001 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Wilbur Stanley Light^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. July 12, 1890, d. December 18, 1954

Father

Henry Washington Light Jr.^1,9,10 b. February 14, 1853, d. February 6, 1924

Mother

Mary Magdaline Lawrence^1,9,10 b. October 24, 1851, d. May 14, 1914

His Social Security Number was 236-07-4540.¹ Wilbur Stanley Light was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 He was born on July 12, 1890 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6,7 He married Ida Isabelle Carr, daughter of Zachariah Ellsworth "Zack" Carr and Mahala Catherine Manning, on September 15, 1927 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Wilbur Stanley Light died on December 18, 1954 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^1,5,6,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 198, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 176, District 20, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 111, District 24-25, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 183, District 24-16, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930		Odd job painter³
1940		Coal company boiler fireman¹¹
1950		Painter¹²

Family

Ida Isabelle Carr b. October 22, 1886, d. May 14, 1962

Marriage*

Wilbur Stanley Light married Ida Isabelle Carr, daughter of Zachariah Ellsworth "Zack" Carr and Mahala Catherine Manning, on September 15, 1927 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹⁰

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilbur Stanley Light death certificate.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Jewell marriage record.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Alonzo Leonard "Lonzo" Light^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 4, 1879, d. August 10, 1960

Father

Joseph Owen Light^2,1,5 b. August 31, 1856, d. January 31, 1927

Mother

Louisa Frances Amos^2,1,5 b. April 20, 1858, d. May 11, 1894

Alonzo Leonard "Lonzo" Light was buried at Akers Cemetery, Rt. 601 (River Hill Road), Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 4, 1879 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,1,6,3 He married Dora May Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Alonzo Leonard "Lonzo" Light died on August 10, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.⁴ He Alonzo Leonard Light, 81 died in a Roanoke hospital Thursday. A former resident of Alum Ridge in Floyd County, he had spent the past five years with an adopted daughter, Mrs. Clarence E. Jones of Cave Spring. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dora Mae Light, Cave Spring; three brothers, Grover A. Light, Floyd; Robert Light, Quincy, IL; Walter Light, Dayton, OH; five sisters Mrs. Vent Austin, Check; Mrs. Plain Dulaney, Bowen, IL; Mrs. Hubert Lawrence, Pilot; Mrs. Graydon Cox, Riner; and Mrs. Flora Zigler, Perryville, MD. The body is at Lotz. on August 10, 1960.⁴

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 107, District 137, Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 165, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated with his wife in the household of his grandfather Henry Light⁷

1910

Dwelling 29, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated with his wife in the household of his father-in-law Henry W. Light, Jr.⁸

1920

Dwelling 36, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 20, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 23, District 32-2, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁷
1910		Blacksmith⁸
1920		Farmer and blacksmith⁹
1930		Farmer¹⁰
1940		Farmer¹¹

Family

Dora May Light b. August 19, 1879, d. February 9, 1969

Marriage*

Alonzo Leonard "Lonzo" Light married Dora May Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on December 21, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Child

Martha M. Light¹⁰

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alonzo Leonard Light obituary in the Aug 10, 1960 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall^1,2,3

F, b. October 19, 1882, d. January 29, 1959

Father

Callahill W. "C. W." Hall^2,1,3 b. November 26, 1854, d. September 28, 1928

Mother

Sarah Frances "Fanny" Montgomery^2,3 b. October 12, 1854, d. July 15, 1898

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 19, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Victor Olander Light, son of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on January 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,4,1,3 As of January 3, 1904,her married name was Light. Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall died on January 29, 1959 at age 76.⁴

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 118, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 95, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 4, District 6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 92, District 28-6, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Boarding house propriator⁹

1940

Boarding house keeper¹⁰

Family

Victor Olander Light b. July 14, 1882, d. March 5, 1959

Marriage*

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall married Victor Olander Light, son of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on January 3, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,4,1,3

Children

Howard A. Light+^1,3,7,8 b. November 20, 1904, d. August 21, 1934
Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light+^{2,11,12,1,3,7,8} b. December 28, 1905, d. May 17, 1994
Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light^{11,12,1,3,7,8,13} b. January 1, 1908, d. March 9, 1987
Edith Elva Light^{11,12,1,14,3,7,8} b. January 7, 1910, d. April 2, 1979
Erma Ardath Light^11,12,3,8,9 b. December 4, 1912, d. January 5, 2003
Bonnie Annie/Anna Light^11,12,3,8,9 b. December 16, 1914, d. November 28, 2001
Bernia A. Light^4,3 b. September 1, 1916, d. November 16, 1916
Aubrey Edward Light^4,3,15 b. March 18, 1919, d. January 23, 1927

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bonnie Light Whitlock obituary in the Nov 29, 2001 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Erma Light Floyd obituary in the Jan 7, 2003 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Howard A. Light^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 20, 1904, d. August 21, 1934

Father

Victor Olander Light^2,3,4,5 b. July 14, 1882, d. March 5, 1959

Mother

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall^2,3,4,5 b. October 19, 1882, d. January 29, 1959

Howard A. Light was buried at White Rock Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Carthledge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 20, 1904 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 21, 1934 at Valley Co., Montana, at age 29.^1,6

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 118, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 95, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Children

Jerry Light³
Chloe Light³

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3147] Office of Vital Statistics State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Death Index, 1868-2011.

Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light^1,2,3,4

F, b. December 28, 1905, d. May 17, 1994

Father

Victor Olander Light^{1,5,6,2,4,7,8} b. July 14, 1882, d. March 5, 1959

Mother

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall^{1,5,6,2,4,7,8} b. October 19, 1882, d. January 29, 1959

Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3 Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3751.¹⁰ She WADE, Elinor Light, 88, of Christiansburg, matriarch and co-founder of the family owned Wade's Supermarkets, passed away Tuesday night, May 17, 1994, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was devoted to and, loved by her family and retained her sharp, analytical mind in the face of increasing pain from cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haden A. Wade and two sisters, Jimmie Angel Reagin and Edith Donnelly. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Lowell and Jeanette Wade; her daughter and son-in-law, Freda and Dale Teel; grand-children, Scott and Melodee Wade, Greg Wade, Sarah and Tony Harris, and David Teel; great-grandchildren, Meaghan and Haden Bryce Wade, Dustin and Paige Harris, all of Christiansburg. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Erma Floyd, Bonnie and Brand Whitlock of Bluefield, W.Va; a niece, Nancy Whitlock of Waynesboro, Va; and a special friend, Pattie Altizer of Christiansburg. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday from the Main Street Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Peter duPlessis with interment in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Richardson-Home.³ She was born on December 28, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,10,4 She married Haden Alvah Wade, son of John M. Wade and Mary "Polly" Dulaney, on April 2, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of April 2, 1924,her married name was Wade. Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light died on May 17, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^9,10,3,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 118, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 95, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 58, District 1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 64, District 32-2, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Haden Alvah Wade b. March 2, 1901, d. March 14, 1963

Marriage*

Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light married Haden Alvah Wade, son of John M. Wade and Mary "Polly" Dulaney, on April 2, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4

Children

Lowell Eugene Wade+^{9,3,4,13,12,14} b. December 25, 1932, d. May 27, 2019
Freda Ellen Wade^{15,3,4,12,14,16}

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elinor Light Wade obituary in an undated edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bonnie Light Whitlock obituary in the Nov 29, 2001 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Erma Light Floyd obituary in the Jan 7, 2003 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lowell E. Wade obituary in the May 30, 2019 edition.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 1, 1908, d. March 9, 1987

Father

Victor Olander Light^{5,1,6,3,7,8,4} b. July 14, 1882, d. March 5, 1959

Mother

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall^{5,1,6,3,7,8,4} b. October 19, 1882, d. January 29, 1959

Her Social Security Number was 233-72-4907.⁹ Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light was buried at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, 5547 West Pea Ridge Road, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on January 1, 1908 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of June 28, 1935,her married name was Angel.⁵ She married Charles Mowbray Angel on June 28, 1935.^5,1,3 As of March 15, 1983,her married name was Reagin.¹¹ Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light married Ernest Edgar Reagin on March 15, 1983 at Ohio.^1,2,11 Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light died on March 9, 1987 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 79.⁹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 118, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 95, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 115, District 6-10B, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia

¹²

Family 1

Charles Mowbray Angel b. November 23, 1895, d. June 17, 1970

Marriage*

Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light married Charles Mowbray Angel on June 28, 1935.^5,1,3

Family 2

Ernest Edgar Reagin b. March 30, 1889, d. March 7, 1988

Marriage*

Allie Arietta "Jimmie" Light married Ernest Edgar Reagin on March 15, 1983 at Ohio.^1,2,11

Citations

[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Erma Light Floyd obituary in the Jan 7, 2003 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elinor Light Wade obituary in an undated edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bonnie Light Whitlock obituary in the Nov 29, 2001 edition.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S4020] Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edith Elva Light^1,2,3

F, b. January 7, 1910, d. April 2, 1979

Father

Victor Olander Light^{1,4,5,6,2,7,8} b. July 14, 1882, d. March 5, 1959

Mother

Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall^{4,5,6,1,2,7,8} b. October 19, 1882, d. January 29, 1959

Her Social Security Number was 136-20-6282.⁹ Edith Elva Light was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 7, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,10,3 She married John Quinton Donnelly on September 17, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 As of September 17, 1927,her married name was Donnelly. Edith Elva Light died on April 2, 1979 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 69.^9,10,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 118, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 95, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

John Quinton Donnelly b. March 28, 1906, d. October 6, 1978

Marriage*

Edith Elva Light married John Quinton Donnelly on September 17, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,11

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5935] Rose Lawn Cemetery, Smyth Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bonnie Light Whitlock obituary in the Nov 29, 2001 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Erma Light Floyd obituary in the Jan 7, 2003 edition.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the John Quinton Donnelly obituary in the Oct 12, 1978 edition.

Otho Elbert Light^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. June 6, 1885, d. May 16, 1968

Father

Henry Washington Light Jr.^4,3,9,8 b. February 14, 1853, d. February 6, 1924

Mother

Mary Magdaline Lawrence^3,4,9 b. October 24, 1851, d. May 14, 1914

His Social Security Number was 223-20-3771.¹⁰ Otho Elbert Light was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^7,8 He was born on June 6, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,10,8 He married Effie Constance Poff, daughter of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on July 21, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,8,11 Otho Elbert Light died on May 16, 1968 at Danville, Virginia, at age 82.^7,8

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1900

Dwelling 198, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 60, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹³

1920

Dwelling 36, District 94, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1930

Dwelling 217, District 30, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 15, District 106-21, Danville, Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1910		Laborer¹³
1920		Produce huckster¹⁴
1930		Carpenter²
1940		Carpenter¹⁵

Family

Effie Constance Poff b. March 21, 1886, d. December 10, 1962

Marriage*

Otho Elbert Light married Effie Constance Poff, daughter of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on July 21, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,8,11

Children

Beatrice Mae Light^2,16,8,11,17 b. October 8, 1907, d. December 15, 1979
Garland Willis Light^2,16,8,11,17 b. August 14, 1910, d. October 18, 1986
Nona Gay Light+^{2,16,11,18,19,17} b. December 25, 1912, d. February, 1994
Oliver Charlie Light^{2,16,11,20,17} b. November 22, 1914, d. November 13, 1966
Stanley Elbert Light^{2,16,20,11,17} b. December 22, 1917, d. July 19, 1990
Doye Washington Light+^{2,16,15,11,17} b. August 12, 1920, d. July 25, 1999
Homer Douglas Light⁸ b. February 2, 1924, d. April 11, 1924

Citations

[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3518] Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Effie Constance Poff Light obituary in the Dec 11, 1962 edition.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Doye Washington Light obituary in an undated edition.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Oliver Charlie Light obituary in the Oct 14, 1966 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jane Williams^1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1832

Father

Cammilius W. "Cam" Williams Sr.^1,2,3 b. 1797

Mother

Elizabeth B. "Eliza" Unknown^1,2,3 b. circa 1799

Jane Williams was born circa 1832 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 486, Fairfax Co., Virginia

1860

Dwelling 392, Prince William Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 3, Occoquan, Prince William Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 252, District 126, Coles, Prince William Co., Virginia

⁴

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Lula Guy Vest^1,2,3,4

F, b. April 28, 1890, d. December 16, 1983

Father

Peter Callahill Vest^2,1,5,3,6 b. February 24, 1858, d. April 26, 1924

Mother

Rosa Bell Poff^2,1,5,3,6 b. July 10, 1861, d. February 21, 1931

Her Social Security Number was 225-92-1303.⁷ Lula Guy Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 28, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Lawrence book has a birth date of Apr 28, 1889.^2,1,7,6 She married Jasper Wade Light, son of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on August 14, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,1,6 As of August 14, 1910,her married name was Light. Lula Guy Vest died on December 16, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^7,6

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 144, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 62, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 79, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 99, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 379, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Jasper Wade Light b. July 19, 1888, d. December 2, 1962

Marriage*

Lula Guy Vest married Jasper Wade Light, son of Henry Washington Light Jr. and Mary Magdaline Lawrence, on August 14, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,1,6

Children

Hazel Elizabeth Light+^1,13,10,11 b. November 24, 1911, d. January 3, 1995
Fritzie Mae Light+^{1,13,10,11,4,12,14} b. June 17, 1916, d. August 8, 2001
Selby Norman "Buddy" Light+^{13,1,10,11,15,4} b. December 23, 1918, d. September 8, 2000

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fritzie Mae Williams obituary in the Aug 9, 2001 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lacie Ethel Light^1,2

F, b. June 3, 1901, d. October 22, 1947

Father

Henry Jacob Light^3,4,1,5,6,7 b. June 26, 1878, d. May 22, 1961

Mother

Tempie Elizabeth Vest^3,4,1,5,6,7 b. November 26, 1878, d. November 8, 1958

Lacie Ethel Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9 She was born on June 3, 1901 at Virginia.^1,9 As of February 27, 1922,her married name was Vest.² She married Archie Porter Vest, son of Elbert Vest and Laurinda May Vest, on February 27, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,1,9,2,7 Lacie Ethel Light died on October 22, 1947 at age 46.^1,9

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 150, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 138, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 302, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 78, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Archie Porter Vest b. September 27, 1901, d. August 19, 1950

Marriage*

Lacie Ethel Light married Archie Porter Vest, son of Elbert Vest and Laurinda May Vest, on February 27, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,1,9,2,7

Children

Lewis Edman Vest^8,1,9 b. December 6, 1922, d. May 21, 1923
Howard Calvin Vest^8,1,9,12,13 b. April 27, 1924, d. July 23, 1924
Dr. Carlos Ray Vest^1,9,10,11
Nelson Clay Vest^1,9

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Light marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Fern Light obituary in the Mar 19, 1997 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Edith Light obituary in the Feb 17, 1997 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Light Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2010 edition.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard Calvin Vest death certificate.
[S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Harlie Clarence Light¹

M, b. March 1, 1903, d. April 17, 1974

Father

Henry Jacob Light^{2,3,4,1,5,6,7,8,9} b. June 26, 1878, d. May 22, 1961

Mother

Tempie Elizabeth Vest^{2,3,1,5,6,7,8,9} b. November 26, 1878, d. November 8, 1958

His Social Security Number was 232-18-5578.¹⁰ Harlie Clarence Light PILOT - Harlie C. Light, age 71, of Rt. 1, died Wednesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Arlin P. Light; one son, Clarence W. (Sonny) Light, Christiansburg; one daughter, Miss Joyce Jean Light, Alexandria; three sisters, Mrs. Reba Link, Check; Miss Clara Light, Miss Louise Light, both of Christiansburg; one brother, Doy Light, Pilot; one grandson, three step-grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Archie P. Naff. Entombment will follow in Sherwood Abbey, Salem.¹¹ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ He was born on March 1, 1903 at Virginia.¹⁰ He married Arlin Elsie Payne, daughter of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, circa 1929.^1,5 Harlie Clarence Light died on April 17, 1974 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,11

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 150, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 138, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 96, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 9, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930

Laborer⁵

1940

Farmer¹²

Family

Arlin Elsie Payne b. April 29, 1910, d. June 19, 1983

Marriage*

Harlie Clarence Light married Arlin Elsie Payne, daughter of James Elmer Payne and Elizabeth E. "Lizzie" Epperly, circa 1929.^1,5

Children

Clarence Wesley "Sonny" Light^1,11,12
Joyce Jean Light^1,11,12

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Fern Light obituary in the Mar 19, 1997 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Edith Light obituary in the Feb 17, 1997 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Henry J. Light obituary in the May 25, 1961 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Elizabeth Vest Light obituary in the Nov 13, 1958 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Light Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2010 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Harlie C. Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elijah Hubert Light^1,2

M, b. September 16, 1904, d. September 23, 1929

Father

Henry Jacob Light^{3,4,1,5,6,7,2} b. June 26, 1878, d. May 22, 1961

Mother

Tempie Elizabeth Vest^{3,4,1,5,6,7,2} b. November 26, 1878, d. November 8, 1958

Elijah Hubert Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1 He was born on September 16, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 23, 1929 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 25.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 150, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 138, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

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Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Fern Light obituary in the Mar 19, 1997 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Edith Light obituary in the Feb 17, 1997 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rheba Light Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2010 edition.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Joanna Light¹

F, b. January 29, 1880, d. March 25, 1880

Father

Elijah Byrd Light b. December 31, 1854, d. October 15, 1935

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Lawrence b. April 29, 1842, d. February 3, 1922

Joanna Light was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 29, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on March 25, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Prudence Caramina Light¹

F, b. August 1, 1883, d. August 31, 1948

Father

Elijah Byrd Light^1,2,3 b. December 31, 1854, d. October 15, 1935

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Lawrence^1,2,3 b. April 29, 1842, d. February 3, 1922

Prudence Caramina Light was buried at Smith's Cemetery, 581 Greentown Loop, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 She was born on August 1, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Jacob "Jim" Smith on March 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 As of March 6, 1905,her married name was Smith. Prudence Caramina Light died on August 31, 1948 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^2,4 She OAK HILL — Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday for Mrs. Prudence Smith, 65, of Sanger, who died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Smith, of Oak Hill, at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday. Death followed an illness of three years. Services will be held in the home of her daughter, Mamie Smith, with the Rev. Monte Carr officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Oak Hill. She was born August 1, 1813 (1883), in Floyd County, Va., and is survived by her husband, James Jacob Smith, of Sanger. Other survivors include, a brother, Henry Light, Otey, Va; and the following children, Ammon Smith and Winnie West of Sanger, Mamie Smith and Lannie Newton of Oak Hill; and India Liptrap, Thurmond. on September 2, 1948.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 211, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 630, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

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1920

Dwelling 116, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

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1930

Dwelling 804, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

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Family

James Jacob "Jim" Smith b. February 11, 1876, d. July 29, 1955

Marriage*

Prudence Caramina Light married James Jacob "Jim" Smith on March 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2

Children

Amon Smith^8,7,10,4 b. January 13, 1906, d. April 2, 1972
Edith Lannie Smith+^8,7,11,12,4 b. November 8, 1907, d. September, 1982
Mamie Smith+^8,7,13,14,4 b. November 8, 1907, d. April 17, 1958
Winnie Mae Smith+^8,10,4 b. March 14, 1910, d. May 27, 1987
India Anna Smith+^8,9,10,4 b. December 9, 1911, d. July 7, 1999

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Prudence Smith death certificate.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Prudence Smith obituary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
[S9168] Smith's Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Amon Smith obituary in the Apr 3, 1972 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Plumley-Smith marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Newton-Plumley marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Smith marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mamie Smith death certificate.

Leonard L. Light¹

M, b. June 5, 1886, d. December 18, 1906

Father

Elijah Byrd Light¹ b. December 31, 1854, d. October 15, 1935

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Lawrence¹ b. April 29, 1842, d. February 3, 1922

Leonard L. Light was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 5, 1886 at Virginia.² He died on December 18, 1906 at Virginia at age 20.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 211, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

John C. Light¹

M, b. August 30, 1858, d. April, 1859

Father

Henry Washington Light¹ b. October 29, 1826, d. February 4, 1904

Mother

Nancy Cole¹ b. June 3, 1821, d. November 26, 1896

John C. Light was born on August 30, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died in April, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died in infancy of encipilis.¹

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Nancy Emma Light^1,2

F, b. August 21, 1861, d. March 7, 1890

Father

Henry Washington Light^2,3,4 b. October 29, 1826, d. February 4, 1904

Mother

Nancy Cole^2,3,4 b. June 3, 1821, d. November 26, 1896

Nancy Emma Light was buried at Light Cemetery, Wilson Cemetery Road, off Goff Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She was born on August 21, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2 She married John William Blackwell, son of William Leonard Blackwell and Mary Jane Overstreet, on August 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of August 3, 1884,her married name was Blackwell. Nancy Emma Light died on March 7, 1890 at age 28.¹

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 283, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 30, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

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Family

John William Blackwell b. May 18, 1863, d. December 23, 1924

Marriage*

Nancy Emma Light married John William Blackwell, son of William Leonard Blackwell and Mary Jane Overstreet, on August 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Gracie Alma Blackwell¹ b. June 26, 1885, d. November 1, 1910
William Harley Blackwell^1,7 b. September 26, 1886, d. October 16, 1962
Major Harrison Blackwell+^1,8,7 b. August 19, 1888, d. August 20, 1930

Citations

[S836] Judy Blackwell, "Blackwell Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 10, 2003.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S344] Janice Smyth, Light Cemetery, Floyd Co. Virginia.
[S310] Howard Spradlin, Light in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Feb 25, 2004.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah C. Williams^1,2

F, b. circa 1835, d. September, 1855

Father

Cammilius W. "Cam" Williams Sr.^1,2 b. 1797

Mother

Elizabeth B. "Eliza" Unknown^1,2 b. circa 1799

Sarah C. Williams was born circa 1835 at Prince William Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died in September, 1855 at Alexandria Co., Virginia.²

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 486, Fairfax Co., Virginia

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.