William Banks Likens1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 28, 1902, d. January 7, 1990
FatherFranklin Louis "Frank" Likens1,4,5 b. April 28, 1876, d. November 12, 1938
MotherEdmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson1,4,5 b. November 29, 1878
     His Social Security Number was 233-18-2713.6 William Banks Likens was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on October 28, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 He married Addie M. Farley on September 11, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 William Banks Likens married Emma Lee Smith before 1934.7 William Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith were divorced in January, 1947 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 William Banks Likens died on January 7, 1990 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 87.6,2 He William Banks Likens, 91, of Oak Hill, died Jan. 7, 1990, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, after a long illness. He was a retired furniture store employee and a member of Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle. Surviving: son, Robert Glen of Zanesville, Ohio; daughter, Minnie Arthur of Ridgeville, Ohio, Ruth D. Williams of Oak Hill; brothers, George and Herman, both of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. on January 9, 1990.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 475, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 262, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 183, District 10-21, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal mine timber cutter1
1940Garage laborer10

Family 1

Addie M. Farley b. circa 1895
Marriage*William Banks Likens married Addie M. Farley on September 11, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Family 2

Emma Lee Smith b. April 11, 1911, d. January 21, 1979
Marriage*William Banks Likens married Emma Lee Smith before 1934.7 
Divorce* William Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith were divorced in January, 1947 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Banks Likens obituary in the Jan 9, 1990 edition.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eads-Likens marriage record.
  8. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the divorce decree announcements in the Feb 23, 1947 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5941] Times Recorder, The, From the Robert G. Likens obituary in the Dec 21, 2002 edition.
  12. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Ruth Dermeris Likens Williams obituary.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S11059] Bogner Family Funeral Home, online www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com, From the Minnie E. Likens Arthur obituary.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McKinzie-Likens marriage record.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Likens-Arthur marriage record.
  18. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clifford Ronald Eads obituary in the Nov 1, 1971 edition.

Addie M. Farley1

F, b. circa 1895
     Addie M. Farley was born circa 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,1 She married William Banks Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, on September 11, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 As of September 11, 1926,her married name was Likens.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 262, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

William Banks Likens b. October 28, 1902, d. January 7, 1990
Marriage*Addie M. Farley married William Banks Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, on September 11, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Minnie E. Likens1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 21, 1934, d. October 13, 2015
FatherWilliam Banks Likens1,7,8,9,5,6 b. October 28, 1902, d. January 7, 1990
MotherEmma Lee Smith2,7,8,9,5,6 b. April 11, 1911, d. January 21, 1979
     Minnie E. Likens was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.10,11,6 She Minnie E. Arthur (nee Likens), age 81, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Ames Family Hospice House after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 21, 1934 in Fayetteville, West Virginia and has been a resident of North Ridgeville for over 40 years, moving from Cleveland. She worked as a Supervisor for H&R Block for many years. Minnie enjoyed reading, watching the birds she fed throughout the year in her backyard, and in the summer months, loved tending to her garden and rose bushes. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James; daughter Sue (John) Kelly of North Ridgeville; sons Michael and David Arthur on North Ridgeville; grandsons Shawn (Melissa) Kelly and Brian Kelly; granddaughter Jennifer Martin; sister Ruth Likens; brother Clifford Eads; many nieces and nephews.
Minnie was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Martin; parents William and Emma (nee Smith) Likens; sister Vivian Likens; brother Robert Likens. Interment will take place in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.6 She was born on February 21, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,11,4,5,6 She married James R. Arthur circa 1952.12,6 As of July 17, 1988,her married name was Arthur.3 Minnie E. Likens married James R. Arthur on July 17, 1988 at Lorain Co., Ohio.1,3 Minnie E. Likens died on October 13, 2015 at Westlake, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 81.10,11,4,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 183, District 10-21, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Family

James R. Arthur b. September 15, 1928, d. March 25, 2020
Marriage*Minnie E. Likens married James R. Arthur circa 1952.12,6 
Marriage Minnie E. Likens married James R. Arthur on July 17, 1988 at Lorain Co., Ohio.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Banks Likens obituary in the Jan 9, 1990 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clifford Ronald Eads obituary in the Nov 1, 1971 edition.
  3. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S11059] Bogner Family Funeral Home, online www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com, From the Minnie E. Likens Arthur obituary.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5941] Times Recorder, The, From the Robert G. Likens obituary in the Dec 21, 2002 edition.
  9. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Ruth Dermeris Likens Williams obituary.
  10. [S5785] Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Medina Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James R. Arthur obituary.
  13. [S11059] Bogner Family Funeral Home, online www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com, From the James Michael Arthur obituary.

Robert Glen Likens1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 22, 1937, d. December 13, 2002
FatherWilliam Banks Likens1,8,3,4,5,9,6 b. October 28, 1902, d. January 7, 1990
MotherEmma Lee Smith2,8,3,4,5,9,6 b. April 11, 1911, d. January 21, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 232-60-6685.10 Robert Glen Likens was born on August 22, 1937 at Westerly, Fayette Co., West Virginia.10,11,3,4,7 He married Leatrice Arthur on August 13, 1962 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 Robert Glen Likens married Frances Kay Newell on September 15, 1973 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.12 Robert Glen Likens and Frances Kay Newell were divorced on August 29, 1997 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.13 Robert Glen Likens died on December 13, 2002 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, at age 65.10,11,4,7 He Robert G. Likens, 65, of 454 Wayne Ave., died at 8:40 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Genesis Bethesda Hospital. Born Aug. 22, 1937, in Westley, W.Va., he was an upholsterer and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. Surviving are two daughters, Betty (Robin) Lieksn and Terri (James) Harter, both of Zanesville; a son, Ted (Jessica) Newell of Zanesville; two brothers, Clifford Eads of West Virginia and Ronald Eads of Delaware; two sisters, Ruth Williams of West Virginia and Minnie Arthur of Cleveland; seven grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Smith Likens; and a grandchild. on December 21, 2002.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 183, District 10-21, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

Leatrice Arthur b. May 15, 1938, d. December 2, 2008
Marriage*Robert Glen Likens married Leatrice Arthur on August 13, 1962 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 
Child
  • Roy Dwayne Likens14

Family 2

Frances Kay Newell b. December 2, 1954, d. December 27, 2020
Marriage*Robert Glen Likens married Frances Kay Newell on September 15, 1973 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.12 
Divorce* Robert Glen Likens and Frances Kay Newell were divorced on August 29, 1997 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.13 
Children
  • Terri Marie Likens4,15
  • Betty Robin Lynn Likens4,15

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Banks Likens obituary in the Jan 9, 1990 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clifford Ronald Eads obituary in the Nov 1, 1971 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5941] Times Recorder, The, From the Robert G. Likens obituary in the Dec 21, 2002 edition.
  5. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Ruth Dermeris Likens Williams obituary.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Likens-Arthur marriage record.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11059] Bogner Family Funeral Home, online www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com, From the Minnie E. Likens Arthur obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  12. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  13. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Emma Lee Smith1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1911, d. January 21, 1979
     Emma Lee Smith was buried at Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 233-38-6516.5 Her married name was Likens. She was born on April 11, 1911 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,2 She married William Banks Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, before 1934.2 Emma Lee Smith and William Banks Likens were divorced in January, 1947 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 As of August 27, 1956,her married name was Eads.7 Emma Lee Smith married Clifford Ronald Eads on August 27, 1956 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,2 Emma Lee Smith died on January 21, 1979 at West Virginia at age 67.5,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 183, District 10-21, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family 1

William Banks Likens b. October 28, 1902, d. January 7, 1990
Marriage*Emma Lee Smith married William Banks Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, before 1934.2 
Divorce* Emma Lee Smith and William Banks Likens were divorced in January, 1947 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 
Children

Family 2

Clifford Ronald Eads b. July 19, 1912, d. October 30, 1971
Marriage*Emma Lee Smith married Clifford Ronald Eads on August 27, 1956 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McKinzie-Likens marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eads-Likens marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7855] Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the divorce decree announcements in the Feb 23, 1947 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clifford Ronald Eads obituary in the Nov 1, 1971 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5941] Times Recorder, The, From the Robert G. Likens obituary in the Dec 21, 2002 edition.
  10. [S1902] Tyree Funeral Home Inc. Obituary Archive, online http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/, From the Ruth Dermeris Likens Williams obituary.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  12. [S11059] Bogner Family Funeral Home, online www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com, From the Minnie E. Likens Arthur obituary.
  13. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Banks Likens obituary in the Jan 9, 1990 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Likens-Arthur marriage record.

George Washington Likens1,2,3,4

M, b. May 13, 1919, d. March 30, 1998
FatherFranklin Louis "Frank" Likens1,5 b. April 28, 1876, d. November 12, 1938
MotherEdmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson1,5,6 b. November 29, 1878
     His Social Security Number was 232-18-8642.7 George Washington Likens was born on May 13, 1919 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,2,5,4 He married Blendine M. Kincaide on July 31, 1948 at Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 George Washington Likens and Blendine M. Kincaide were divorced on November 7, 1968 at Franklin Co., Ohio.8,2 George Washington Likens died on March 30, 1998 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 78.7,2,3 He George Washington Likens, age 78, of Columbus, Monday, March 30, 1998 at the Patterson Care Center. Survived by loving children, George, Sylvia, Mary, Sharon, Margaret and James; several grand and great-grandchildren. on April 1, 1998.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 262, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 159, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Coal miner6

Family

Blendine M. Kincaide
Marriage*George Washington Likens married Blendine M. Kincaide on July 31, 1948 at Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Divorce* George Washington Likens and Blendine M. Kincaide were divorced on November 7, 1968 at Franklin Co., Ohio.8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the George Washington Likens obituary in the Apr 1, 1998 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Likens-Kincaid marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Henry Light1,2

M, b. May 19, 1905, d. November 16, 1963
FatherWilliam Thomas Light2,3,4,5 b. June 27, 1881, d. August 21, 1936
MotherEliza Ellen Long2,3,4,5 b. December 6, 1880, d. November 2, 1966
     William Henry Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5 He married Martha Tregear.2 William Henry Light was born on May 19, 1905 at West Virginia.2,1,5 He died on November 16, 1963 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 58.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 68, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 132, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 245, District 51-212, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1940Salesman6

Family

Martha Tregear b. circa 1907
Marriage*William Henry Light married Martha Tregear.2 

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harley "Harlie" Likens1

M, b. October 13, 1911, d. September 4, 1972
FatherFranklin Louis "Frank" Likens2 b. April 28, 1876, d. November 12, 1938
MotherEdmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson2,3 b. November 29, 1878
     His Social Security Number was 233-24-4243.4 Harley "Harlie" Likens was born on October 13, 1911 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 He died on September 4, 1972 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 60.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 262, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 159, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 94, District 10-37, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1930Coal mine timber cutter2
1940Coal miner6
1950Sawmill worker3

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Herman Samuel Likens1,2,3

M, b. June 29, 1913, d. November 14, 1995
FatherFranklin Louis "Frank" Likens1,2,4 b. April 28, 1876, d. November 12, 1938
MotherEdmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson1,2,5,4 b. November 29, 1878
     Herman Samuel Likens was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.6 His Social Security Number was 232-18-8640.7 He was born on June 29, 1913 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.7,8,3 He married Myrma June Spangler on July 18, 1941 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 Herman Samuel Likens died on November 14, 1995 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 82.7,8,6 He LIKENS - Herman S., 82, Nov. 14; graveside 11 a.m. today, Eastlawn Cemetery; Long. on November 17, 1995.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 262, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 159, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1930Coal mine timber cutter1
1940Coal miner5

Family

Myrma June Spangler b. June 7, 1920, d. January 27, 1985
Marriage*Herman Samuel Likens married Myrma June Spangler on July 18, 1941 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Likens-Spangler marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Herman S. Likens obituary in the Nov 17, 1995 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  11. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Betty A. Reed obituary in the Jan 24, 2019 edition.
  12. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the James Lewis Likens obituary in the Feb 10, 2008 edition.

Myrma June Spangler1

F, b. June 7, 1920, d. January 27, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 285-24-2909.2 Myrma June Spangler was born on June 7, 1920 at Dawson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,2,1 She married Herman Samuel Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, on July 18, 1941 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 As of July 18, 1941,her married name was Likens.1 Myrma June Spangler died on January 27, 1985 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 64.3

Family

Herman Samuel Likens b. June 29, 1913, d. November 14, 1995
Marriage*She married Herman Samuel Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, on July 18, 1941 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Likens-Spangler marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  6. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Betty A. Reed obituary in the Jan 24, 2019 edition.
  7. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the James Lewis Likens obituary in the Feb 10, 2008 edition.

Lula Mae Likens1,2

F, b. September 4, 1943, d. April 19, 2008
FatherHerman Samuel Likens1,2 b. June 29, 1913, d. November 14, 1995
MotherMyrma June Spangler1,2 b. June 7, 1920, d. January 27, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 296-36-9177.3 Her married name was Brentlinger.4 Her married name was Sobas.3 Lula Mae Likens married William Joseph Sobas.3,4 Lula Mae Likens was born on September 4, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 She died on April 19, 2008 at Ohio at age 64.3

Family 1

Lawrence M. Brentlinger
Child
  • John Fitzgerald Likens4

Family 2

William Joseph Sobas
Marriage*She married William Joseph Sobas.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Betty Ann Likens1,2

F, b. September 11, 1944, d. January 22, 2019
FatherHerman Samuel Likens1,2 b. June 29, 1913, d. November 14, 1995
MotherMyrma June Spangler1,2 b. June 7, 1920, d. January 27, 1985
     Betty Ann Likens was buried at Northlawn Memory Gardens, 7060 State Route 3, Westerville, Delaware Co., Ohio.3,2 Her married name was Reed.4 She married Kerwin William Reed.4 Betty Ann Likens was born on September 11, 1944 at Ohio.1,3,2 She and Kerwin William Reed were divorced on June 16, 1987 at Franklin Co., Ohio.5 Betty Ann Likens married Kerwin William Reed on December 7, 1998 at Franklin Co., Ohio.6 Betty Ann Likens died on January 22, 2019 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 74.3,2 She Betty A. Reed, 74, of Columbus, passed away January 22, 2019. Betty was born September 11, 1944 to the late Herman and Myrma (Spangler) Likens. She loved to play bingo. She was married to Kerwin for 54 years. Betty will be deeply missed by her husband; son, Sam (Jackie) Reed; grandchildren, Kristian; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Dean; and her dog, Coco. Betty was preceded in death by her sons Russell Hall and Robert Reed. Burial will be at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. on January 24, 2019.2

Family

Kerwin William Reed b. October 2, 1940, d. September 5, 2020
Marriage*She married Kerwin William Reed.4 
Divorce Betty Ann Likens and Kerwin William Reed were divorced on June 16, 1987 at Franklin Co., Ohio.5 
Marriage Betty Ann Likens married Kerwin William Reed on December 7, 1998 at Franklin Co., Ohio.6 
Children
  • Robert Reed2
  • Samuel Wilson "Sam" Reed2,4
  • Tammy Lynn Reed4

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the Betty A. Reed obituary in the Jan 24, 2019 edition.
  3. [S12140] Northlawn Memory Gardens, Delaware Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  5. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  6. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.

James Lewis Likens1,2,3

M, b. December 18, 1949, d. February 7, 2008
FatherHerman Samuel Likens1,3 b. June 29, 1913, d. November 14, 1995
MotherMyrma June Spangler1,3 b. June 7, 1920, d. January 27, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 271-42-9584.4 James Lewis Likens was born on December 18, 1949 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.1,2,4 He married Susan Kay Kiner circa 1968.5,3 James Lewis Likens died on February 7, 2008 at Grove City, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 58; The SSDI has a death date of Feb 8, 2008.4,3 He James Lewis Likens, age 58, of Grove City, passed on February 7, 2008 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Merna Likens. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Susan Likens; daughters, Diane Likens and Lori Price; beloved grandchildren, Zackory and Amber Price; and many other relatives and friends. on February 10, 2008.3

Family

Susan Kay Kiner b. August 9, 1949, d. November 5, 2011
Marriage*He married Susan Kay Kiner circa 1968.5,3 
Children
  • Diane Kay Likens5,2,3
  • Lori Lee Likens5,2,3

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  3. [S1420] Columbus Dispatch, The, From the James Lewis Likens obituary in the Feb 10, 2008 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S13623] O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.orwoodyard.com, From the Susan K. Likens obituary.

Archie James Likens1,2,3

M, b. 1908, d. November 15, 1938
FatherFranklin Louis "Frank" Likens1,4,2 b. April 28, 1876, d. November 12, 1938
MotherEdmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson1,4,2 b. November 29, 1878
     Archie James Likens was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born in 1908 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He died on November 15, 1938 at McKendree, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 475, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 262, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1930Coal mine timber cutter1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Archie James Likens death certificate.
  3. [S4253] Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Rosie May Likens1

F, b. circa 1916, d. December, 1918
FatherFranklin Louis "Frank" Likens b. April 28, 1876, d. November 12, 1938
MotherEdmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson b. November 29, 1878
     Rosie May Likens was born circa 1916 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1 She died in December, 1918 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rosie May Lykens death certificate.

Nellie Gay "Nell" Light1,2,3

F, b. January 30, 1907, d. October 6, 1981
FatherWilliam Thomas Light1,4,5,3 b. June 27, 1881, d. August 21, 1936
MotherEliza Ellen Long1,5,3 b. December 6, 1880, d. November 2, 1966
     Nellie Gay "Nell" Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-01-7559.6 She married Lloyd Broderick Nutter.1,3 Her married name was Nutter. Nellie Gay "Nell" Light was born on January 30, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 As of October 31, 1928,her married name was Willis.2 She married Lorenzie Dow Willis on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Nellie Gay "Nell" Light died on October 6, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 68, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 132, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 11, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Lloyd Broderick Nutter b. December 20, 1907, d. March 25, 1977
Marriage*Nellie Gay "Nell" Light married Lloyd Broderick Nutter.1,3 

Family 2

Lorenzie Dow Willis b. circa 1906
Marriage*Nellie Gay "Nell" Light married Lorenzie Dow Willis on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Elizie Ella Wilson1,2,3

F, b. October 5, 1906, d. August 29, 1988
FatherZingle Garfield "Z. G." Wilson4,5,6,2,3,7,8 b. November 17, 1881, d. May 13, 1965
MotherCynthia Annie Wickham4,5,6,2,3,7 b. December 20, 1883, d. December 4, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0336.9 Elizie Ella Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10 She was born on October 5, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,2,3 She died on August 29, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.9,3,10 She Elzie E. Wilson, age 81, of Snyder Nursing Home, Salem, died Monday, August 29, 1988. She is survived by two sisters, Sylvia Wilson Conner, Copper Hill; R. Violet Smith, Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on August 30, 1988.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 21, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 52, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 147, District 30, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Barnard Custer1

Occupation

1930Rayon mill winder1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Odell Wilson Conner obituary in the Jul 7, 2008 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rushie Violet Smith obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Z. Garfield Wilson obituary in the May 14, 1965 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elzie E. Wilson obituary in the Aug 30, 1988 edition.

Vivian Blanche Wilson1,2

F, b. June 16, 1908, d. April 17, 1951
FatherZingle Garfield "Z. G." Wilson1,3,4,5,2,6 b. November 17, 1881, d. May 13, 1965
MotherCynthia Annie Wickham1,3,4,5,2,6 b. December 20, 1883, d. December 4, 1962
     Vivian Blanche Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 16, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Elisha Barnard Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, on September 3, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 As of September 3, 1927,her married name was Custer.1 Vivian Blanche Wilson died on April 17, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.2,7 She Mrs. Blanche Wilson Custer, 42, died this morning at her home on Starkey Road. Surviving are her husband, E. B. Custer; two sons and daughter, Pvt. E. Bob Custer, Camp Gordon, Ga., Arnold Lee Custer and Miss Cornelia Lee Custer, Roanoke; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Wilson, Copper Hill; a brother and three sisters, Raymond Wilson, Cedar Bluff, Mrs. Sylvia Conner, Copper Hill, and Miss Elzie E. Wilson and Mrs. Violet Smith, Roanoke. on August 17, 1951.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 21, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 52, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 147, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Elisha Barnard Custer b. June 18, 1901, d. November 14, 1953
Marriage*Vivian Blanche Wilson married Elisha Barnard Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, on September 3, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Odell Wilson Conner obituary in the Jul 7, 2008 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rushie Violet Smith obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Blanche Wilson Custer obituary in the Apr 17, 1951 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4100] Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, online http://www.lindquistmortuary.com, From the Cornelia Ann Kelly obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer1,2,3,4

M, b. June 20, 1929
FatherElisha Barnard Custer1,5,6,7 b. June 18, 1901, d. November 14, 1953
MotherVivian Blanche Wilson1,5,6 b. June 16, 1908, d. April 17, 1951
     Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer was born on June 20, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec on July 2, 1955 at Patterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.2,8,4,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec b. March 21, 1932, d. April 20, 2001
Marriage*Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer married Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec on July 2, 1955 at Patterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.2,8,4,9 
Children
  • Theodore Bernard Custer9,10
  • Martha Custer9
  • Vivian A. Custer9
  • Mary E. Custer9
  • Katherine A. "Kathy" Custer9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  5. [S4100] Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, online http://www.lindquistmortuary.com, From the Cornelia Ann Kelly obituary.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Blanche Wilson Custer obituary in the Apr 17, 1951 edition.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the E. B Custer obituary in the Nov 4, 1953 edition.
  8. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  9. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Anastasia Markowiec Custer obituary in the Apr 23, 2001 edition.
  10. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Custer-Rogers marriage announcement in the Oct 9, 1988 edition.

Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 21, 1932, d. April 20, 2001
     Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake Road, Bear, New Castle Co., Delaware.1,6,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-3738.7 She was born on March 21, 1932 at Pinsk, Poland; The U.S. veterans gravesite index has a birth date of Mar 20, 1932.7,1,2,6 She married Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer, son of Elisha Barnard Custer and Vivian Blanche Wilson, on July 2, 1955 at Patterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.1,3,4,5 As of July 2, 1955,her married name was Custer.4 Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec died on April 20, 2001 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 69.7,1,6,5 She Anastasia Markowiec Custer, loving wife of Bob G. Custer passed away on Friday, April 20, 2001 at the age of 69. Mrs. Custer immigrated from Poland in 1949 and became a US citizen in 1953. She graduated from the Jefferson School of Nursing in Roanoke, VA that same year. She became a resident of DE in 1956. Mrs. Custer worked at the Old Memorial Hospital in Wilmington as a Registered Nurse for 20 years. She is survived by her son, Theodore Custer of Lutherville, MD; daughters, Martha Custer of Corning, NY, Vivian Kruft of Mt. Airy, MD, Mary Banger of Pilesgrove, NJ Kathy Masso of Bear, DE; and 9 adoring grandchildren. Burial will be in the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. on April 23, 2001.5

Family

Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer b. June 20, 1929
Marriage*She married Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer, son of Elisha Barnard Custer and Vivian Blanche Wilson, on July 2, 1955 at Patterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.1,3,4,5 
Children
  • Theodore Bernard Custer5,8
  • Martha Custer5
  • Vivian A. Custer5
  • Mary E. Custer5
  • Katherine A. "Kathy" Custer5

Citations

  1. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  4. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  5. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Anastasia Markowiec Custer obituary in the Apr 23, 2001 edition.
  6. [S8620] Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, New Castle Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Custer-Rogers marriage announcement in the Oct 9, 1988 edition.

Mary Margaret Poff1

F, b. September 28, 1853, d. April 19, 1928
FatherSamuel Poff1,2,3,4 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese1,2,3,4 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     Mary Margaret Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on September 28, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1852.1,4,5,6 She married Peter Lundy Conner, son of Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff, on January 28, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of January 28, 1875,her married name was Conner. Mary Margaret Poff died on April 19, 1928 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.7,5,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 369, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 173, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 90, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 3, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 119, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Peter Lundy Conner b. 1849, d. January 25, 1933
Marriage*Mary Margaret Poff married Peter Lundy Conner, son of Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff, on January 28, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  15. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.

Lola Ellen Light1,2,3,4

F, b. May 9, 1909, d. May 14, 1956
FatherWilliam Thomas Light1,2,5,6,4 b. June 27, 1881, d. August 21, 1936
MotherEliza Ellen Long1,2,5,6,4 b. December 6, 1880, d. November 2, 1966
     Lola Ellen Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,4 She was born on May 9, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,4 She married Roy Shelor Altizer, son of John Rutherford Altizer and Nellie Virginia Shelor, on May 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3,4 As of May 16, 1928,her married name was Altizer. Lola Ellen Light died on May 14, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.1,7,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 68, District 47, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 132, District 87, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 1, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 259, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Seamstress10

Family

Roy Shelor Altizer b. September 12, 1906, d. July 12, 1993
Marriage*Lola Ellen Light married Roy Shelor Altizer, son of John Rutherford Altizer and Nellie Virginia Shelor, on May 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  2. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Shelor Altizer obituary in the Jul 13, 1993 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara J. Altizer-Thompson obituary in the Sep 2, 1996 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Arnold Lee Custer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 30, 1930, d. September 26, 1955
FatherElisha Barnard Custer2,3,5,6,8 b. June 18, 1901, d. November 14, 1953
MotherVivian Blanche Wilson2,3,5,6 b. June 16, 1908, d. April 17, 1951
     Arnold Lee Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,7 He was born on August 30, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Helen Marie Austin on December 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,7 Arnold Lee Custer died on September 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.3,7 He Arnold Lee Custer, 25, died Monday at his home on Starkey road. Burial will be in Sherwood. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Austin Custer; a daugh+ ter, Blanch Elizabeth Custer: a brother, Bob G. Custer of Wilmington, Del; a sister, Miss Cornelia Custer of Roanoke County; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. G. Wilson of Floyd Counters, on September 27, 1955.7

Family

Helen Marie Austin b. November 9, 1931, d. June 7, 2021
Marriage*He married Helen Marie Austin on December 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,7 
Child
  • Blanche Elizabeth Custer4,7

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Helen Austin Custer Akers obituary in the Jun 11, 2021 edition.
  5. [S4100] Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries, online http://www.lindquistmortuary.com, From the Cornelia Ann Kelly obituary.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Blanche Wilson Custer obituary in the Apr 17, 1951 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Lee Custer obituary in the Sep 27, 1955 edition.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the E. B Custer obituary in the Nov 4, 1953 edition.