Ocie Ella Poff1,2

F, b. May 31, 1900, d. February 21, 1990
FatherJames Nathan Poff1,3,4,5 b. January 4, 1870, d. June 2, 1951
MotherMartha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack1,3,4,5 b. May 21, 1873, d. April 19, 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 230-22-6758.6 Ocie Ella Poff was buried at West View Cemetery, 2051 Division Street, Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.7 She was born on May 31, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of circa 1920,her married name was Boothe.1 She married William Peter "Pete" Boothe circa 1920.1 Ocie Ella Poff died on February 21, 1990 at Evans, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 89.1,6,7 She Mrs. Ocie Ella Boothe, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1990, at Lake Crossing Nursing Home, Evans, after an extended illness. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in West View Cemetery. Mrs. Boothe, a native of Virginia, was a homemaker and a Baptist. She had lived in Augusta for 40 years. Survivors include a daughter, Edith Vivian Smith, Vanceburg, KY; and a son, Robert Boothe, Jacksonville, NC. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospital, c/o Home Health Care. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., today at Poteet Funeral Home, Greene Street, Augusta. on February 22, 1990.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 198, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 264, District 93, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 58, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 201, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

William Peter "Pete" Boothe b. December 22, 1899, d. April 9, 1974
Marriage*Ocie Ella Poff married William Peter "Pete" Boothe circa 1920.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  2. [S1094] Augusta Chronicle, From the William P. Boothe obituary in the Apr 11, 1974 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S1094] Augusta Chronicle, From the Ocie Ella Boothe obituary in the Feb 22, 1990 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5808] Gaydos Funeral Home, online http://www.gaydosfh.com/index.php, From the Vivian Edith Booth Smith obituary.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S1108] Unknown name of person, North Carolina Vital Records Section, Medical Examiner's Certificate of Death, From the Robert James Boothe death certificate.

Olive L. Richards

F, b. July 31, 1821, d. February 14, 1888
FatherUnknown Richards1
     Olive L. Richards was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 31, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Smithen S. "Smith" Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Elizabeth Claud, on March 29, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of March 29, 1840,her married name was Holt. Olive L. Richards died on February 14, 1888 at Virginia at age 66.1,2

Family

Smithen S. "Smith" Holt b. January 25, 1818, d. September 8, 1852
Marriage*She married Smithen S. "Smith" Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Elizabeth Claud, on March 29, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S237] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Barbara Ellen Spangler

F, b. February 17, 1846, d. May 22, 1918
FatherWilliam H. Spangler1 b. July 11, 1824, d. September 10, 1857
MotherHannah J. Sowers1 b. June 11, 1828, d. November 3, 1910
     Barbara Ellen Spangler was buried at Proffit Family Burial Ground, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 17, 1846 at Virginia.2 As of January 29, 1860,her married name was Proffitt. She married William Marion Proffit on January 29, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Barbara Ellen Spangler died on May 22, 1918 at age 72.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

William Marion Proffit b. December 28, 1838, d. September 17, 1927
Marriage*Barbara Ellen Spangler married William Marion Proffit on January 29, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hannah Spangler obituary in the Nov 10, 1910 edition.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Thomas Strickler1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. August 25, 1873, d. December 10, 1951
FatherJohn Ballard Strickler10,3,11,12,7 b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
MotherCeleste Sowder10,3,11,12,7 b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
     William Thomas Strickler was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,8,9 He was born on August 25, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Aug 26, 1873.1,12,4,7,9 He married Georgia Alice Lancaster on November 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,5,7,9 William Thomas Strickler died on December 10, 1951 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,7,9 He ROCKY MOUNT - William T. Strickler, 78, died yesterday at his home, RFD 2. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Georgia Alice Strickler; four daughters, Mrs. John R. Harrison, Winston-Salem, Mrs. Hamp Goodwin, Stoney Creek; Mrs. A. W. Metts, Glade Hill; Mrs. Emmett Bennett, Rocky Mount; four sons, Corbin S. and R. D. Strickler, Rocky Mount; A. W. Strickler, Callaway; Wallace T. Strickler, Roanoke; four sisters, two brothers, 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be at Pleasant Hill Church. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. on December 11, 1951.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 444, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1900Miner11
1900Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 105, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia14
1920Dwelling 25, District 60, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia15
1930Dwelling 182, District 15, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 270, District 34-16, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 142, District 34-6, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1910Farmer14
1920Farmer15
1930Farmer16

Family

Georgia Alice Lancaster b. October 21, 1877, d. July 3, 1977
Marriage*William Thomas Strickler married Georgia Alice Lancaster on November 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,5,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Akin Wayne Strickler obituary in the Jul 10, 2005 edition.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Strickler Bennett obituary in the Nov 27, 2003 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrle Strickler Metts obituary in the May 1, 2010 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William T. Strickler obituary in the Dec 11, 1951 edition.
  9. [S4992] Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  13. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  20. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Ethel Strickler Harrison obituary in the Dec 30, 1985 edition.
  21. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Strickler Bennett obitutary in the Nov 25, 2003 edition.
  23. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wallace Teal Strickler obitutary in the Jul 23, 1996 edition.
  24. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  25. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Strickler obituary in the Jan 28, 1936 edition.
  26. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  27. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Herbert Helm Strickler1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 24, 1884, d. November 7, 1962
FatherJohn Ballard Strickler3,2,7,5 b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
MotherCeleste Sowder2,3,7,5 b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
     Herbert Helm Strickler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,5,10 His Social Security Number was 223-30-5745.11 He was born on October 24, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,7,4,5,6 He married Louanna Elizabeth Hall on August 8, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10 Herbert Helm Strickler died on November 7, 1962 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 78.5,10 He Herbert H. Strickler, died Wednesday in a Marion hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Luanna Hall Strickler, Floyd; three daughters, Mrs. Harry Jennings, Greensboro, N.C; Miss Ortha Strickler, Floyd; Mrs. John Augustson, Bayside; three sons, Leonard H. Strickler, Bedford; Millard and Delman Strickler, both of Floyd; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Howery, Christiansburg; Mrs. Eliza Yeatts, Martinsville; Mrs. Pete Sweeney, Fairfax; a brother, Aken Strickler, Roanoke; seven grandchildren. Burial in Pine Creek Church Cemetery. on November 8, 1962.10

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 27, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaHerbert and his family were enumerated in the household of his father13
1920Dwelling 4, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 205, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 17, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 65, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1910Farm laborer13
1920Farmer14
1930Farmer15
1940Farm operator16
1950Farmer17

Family

Louanna Elizabeth Hall b. December 4, 1888, d. January 19, 1967
Marriage*Herbert Helm Strickler married Louanna Elizabeth Hall on August 8, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  8. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert H. Strickler obituary in the Nov 8, 1962 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Bernard Ross Strickler obituary in the May 27, 1955 edition.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  21. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  22. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  23. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Samuel Aken Strickler1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1875, d. December 9, 1964
FatherJohn Ballard Strickler5,6,2 b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
MotherCeleste Sowder5,6,2 b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
     Samuel Aken Strickler was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He was born on August 21, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He married Maggie Minervia Young on July 5, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,4,8 Samuel Aken Strickler died on December 9, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.2,3,4 He Samuel Aken Strickler, 89, of 2703 Lynhurst St., NW, died Wednesday in a local hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. S. H. Duncan, Smithfield; Mary S. Basham, Roanoke; a son, S. Ward Strickler Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Pete Howery, Sweeney, Roanoke, Mrs. Kate Howery, Christiansburg, Mrs. Eliza Yeatts, Martinsville. on December 10, 1964.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 444, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 250, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 84, District 125, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 198, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 190, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 271, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Maggie Minervia Young b. May 1, 1879, d. November 17, 1957
Marriage*Samuel Aken Strickler married Maggie Minervia Young on July 5, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Aken Strickler obituary in the Dec 10, 1964 edition.
  4. [S12471] Peters Creek Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Minervia M. Strickler obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the William Blaine Strickler obituary in the May 24, 1963 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler1,2,3

F, b. March 27, 1879, d. January 1, 1954
FatherJohn Ballard Strickler2,1,3 b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
MotherCeleste Sowder1,2,3 b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
     Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on March 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney, son of Samuel L. Sweeney and Margaret Thomas, on November 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of November 14, 1901,her married name was Sweeney. Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler died on January 1, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.3,4 She Mrs. D. F. Sweeney, 74, died yesterday at her home, 1012 Montrose Ave., S. E. Surviving are her husband, three daughters; Mrs. A. C. Yates and Mrs.Joseph H. Spites of Roanoke, and Miss Nancy Lee Sweeney of Marion; one son, Lester Earl Sweeney of Roanoke; two brothers, Hub Strickler of Floyd and Aiken Strickler of Salem; and three sisters, Miss Eliza Yates of Kellogg, Idaho; Mrs. Elbert Howery of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. P. E. Sweeney of Floyd. Interment was in Sherwood. on January 2, 1954.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 444, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 18, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 13, Division 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 76, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 30, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 191, District 120-77, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney b. August 13, 1876, d. May 28, 1972
Marriage*Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler married Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney, son of Samuel L. Sweeney and Margaret Thomas, on November 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mrs. D. F. Sweeney obituary in the Jan 2, 1954 edition.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler1,2,3,4

F, b. March 29, 1891, d. September 6, 1983
FatherJohn Ballard Strickler1,2,5,6,3 b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
MotherCeleste Sowder2,1,5,6,3 b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
     Her Social Security Number was 228-01-8959.7 Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4 She was born on March 29, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,7,3 She married James Elbert Howery, son of James Pleasant Howery and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Mitchell, on November 5, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 5, 1913,her married name was Howery. Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler died on September 6, 1983 at age 92.8,4 She Katherine Strickler Howery, age 92 of 110 Farmview Rd. died Tuesday, September 6, 1983 at the home of a granddaughter. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Bishop, Christiansburg; Mrs. Virginia Tomlinson, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Norma Balling, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A son, James Francis Howery, predeceased her. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on September 9, 1983.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 27, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 48, District 30, Crook, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 269, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 166, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 145, District 4-142, Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware12

Occupation

1940Overall factory seamstress11
1950Garment factory worker12

Family

James Elbert Howery b. April 14, 1890, d. February 28, 1960
Marriage*Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler married James Elbert Howery, son of James Pleasant Howery and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Mitchell, on November 5, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Strickler Howery obituary in the Sep 9, 1983 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Eliza Belle Yates obituary in the Jun 22, 1981 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the James Elbert Howery obituary in the Mar 1, 1960 edition.
  14. [S8897] Courier-Post, From the James F. Howery obituary in the Dec 9, 1966 edition.
  15. [S2164] Star Tribune, From the Norma Lee Howery Balling obituary in the Nov 21, 2018 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Harriett Clyde Strickler1,2

F, b. April 19, 1894, d. August 18, 1916
FatherJohn Ballard Strickler2,1,3 b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
MotherCeleste Sowder1,2,3 b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
     Harriett Clyde Strickler was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 19, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 She married William Lester Turner on March 27, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of March 27, 1913,her married name was Turner.1 Harriett Clyde Strickler died on August 18, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 22.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 27, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

William Lester Turner b. November 28, 1894, d. June 11, 1946
Marriage*Harriett Clyde Strickler married William Lester Turner on March 27, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Georgia Alice Lancaster1,2,3,4

F, b. October 21, 1877, d. July 3, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-6084.5 Georgia Alice Lancaster was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.6,3,4,7 She was born on October 21, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,3,1,7 She married William Thomas Strickler, son of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on November 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8,3,7 As of November 22, 1900,her married name was Strickler. Georgia Alice Lancaster died on July 3, 1977 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 99.6,3,4,7 She ROCKY MOUNT - Mrs. Georgia Lancaster Strickler, age 99, of Rt. 5, passed away at her home Sunday. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ethel S. Harrison, Winston-Salem, N.C; Mrs. Iris S. Goodwyn, Stoney Creek; Mrs. Merle S. Metts, Glade Hill; Mrs. Irene S. Bennett, Rocky Mount; three sons, Wayne Strickler, Rocky Mount; Wallace Strickler, Roanoke; Roff D. Strickler, Anchorage, Ala; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery. on July 5, 1977.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 44, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 25, District 60, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 182, District 15, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 270, District 34-16, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 142, District 34-6, Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia13

Family

William Thomas Strickler b. August 25, 1873, d. December 10, 1951
Marriage*Georgia Alice Lancaster married William Thomas Strickler, son of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on November 22, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Myrle Strickler Metts obituary in the May 1, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Georgia Lancaster Strickler obituary in the Jul 5, 1977 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  7. [S4992] Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Strickler Bennett obituary in the Nov 27, 2003 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  15. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Ethel Strickler Harrison obituary in the Dec 30, 1985 edition.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William T. Strickler obituary in the Dec 11, 1951 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Corbin Sowder Strickler obituary in the Mar 19, 1975 edition.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Strickler Bennett obitutary in the Nov 25, 2003 edition.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wallace Teal Strickler obitutary in the Jul 23, 1996 edition.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Akin Wayne Strickler obituary in the Jul 10, 2005 edition.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  23. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Strickler obituary in the Jan 28, 1936 edition.
  24. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  25. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Elizabeth Thrash1,2,3

F, b. circa 1808
FatherJohn G. Thrash Sr. b. August 31, 1767, d. July 4, 1853
MotherLydia "Liddy" Cole b. circa 1774, d. July 7, 1861
     Elizabeth Thrash was born circa 1808 at Virginia.4 She married William Gray, son of Joseph Howard Gray Sr. and Anna "Annie" Custer, on December 6, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 29, 1825,her married name was Gray.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 339, Washington, Jackson Co., Missouri4
1860Dwelling 1570, Division 35, Jackson Co., Missouri5
1870Dwelling 646, Range 33, Township 47, Jackson Co., Missouri6
1880Dwelling 133, District 39, Washington, Jackson Co., Missouri7

Family

William Gray b. circa 1802
Marriage*Elizabeth Thrash married William Gray, son of Joseph Howard Gray Sr. and Anna "Annie" Custer, on December 6, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.
  9. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.

Maggie Minervia Young1

F, b. May 1, 1879, d. November 17, 1957
     Maggie Minervia Young was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on May 1, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Samuel Aken Strickler, son of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on July 5, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,4 As of July 5, 1900,her married name was Strickler. Maggie Minervia Young died on November 17, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.1,2,4 She Mrs. Minervia M. Strickler, 78, 2703 Lyndhurst St., NW, died Sunday in a hospital. Surviving are her husband, Samuel Aiken Strickler; two daughters, Mrs. S. H. Duncan, Norfolk; and Mrs. Mary Basham Roanoke; two sons, W. B. Strickler, Norfolk; and Samuel Ward Strickler, Roanoke; and two grandsons. on November 18, 1957.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 250, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 84, District 125, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 198, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 190, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 271, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Samuel Aken Strickler b. August 21, 1875, d. December 9, 1964
Marriage*Maggie Minervia Young married Samuel Aken Strickler, son of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on July 5, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S12471] Peters Creek Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Minervia M. Strickler obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the William Blaine Strickler obituary in the May 24, 1963 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney1,2,3

M, b. August 13, 1876, d. May 28, 1972
FatherSamuel L. Sweeney1,3 b. June 4, 1828, d. May 28, 1906
MotherMargaret Thomas1,3 b. February 27, 1837, d. October 18, 1894
     Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-60-6804.5 He was born on August 13, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 He married Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on November 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney died on May 28, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.5,3 He The funeral for Dock F. Sweeney, 95, of 1012 Montrose Ave., SE, will be today with burial in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lila Yates, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Hill, Salem; a brother, Peter E. Sweeney, Floyd; three half brothers, Grover Sweeney, Draper, N.C., the Rev. George Sweeney, Burlington, N.C., Jack Sweeney, Greensboro, N.C. on May 30, 1972.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 18, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 13, Division 91, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 76, District 6, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 30, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 191, District 120-77, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Horse dealer8
1930Farmer9
1940Livestock dealer10

Family

Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler b. March 27, 1879, d. January 1, 1954
Marriage*Dock Frederick/Floyd Sweeney married Nancy Mary "Nannie" Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on November 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dock F. Sweeney obituary in the May 30, 1972 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mrs. D. F. Sweeney obituary in the Jan 2, 1954 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lester Earl Sweeney, Sr. obituary in the Feb 22, 1970 edition.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Lee Sweeney obituary in the Apr 28, 1957 edition.

Louanna Elizabeth Hall1,2,3

F, b. December 4, 1888, d. January 19, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 227-07-4253.4 Louanna Elizabeth Hall was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She was born on December 4, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She married Herbert Helm Strickler, son of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on August 8, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 As of August 8, 1907,her married name was Strickler. Louanna Elizabeth Hall died on January 19, 1967 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 27, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 4, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 205, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 17, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 65, District 32-14, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1950Farm helper12

Family

Herbert Helm Strickler b. October 24, 1884, d. November 7, 1962
Marriage*Louanna Elizabeth Hall married Herbert Helm Strickler, son of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on August 8, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert H. Strickler obituary in the Nov 8, 1962 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Bernard Ross Strickler obituary in the May 27, 1955 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Roscoe Leeton Guthrie

M, b. August 6, 1886, d. May 3, 1913
     Roscoe Leeton Guthrie was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on August 6, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Elizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on February 24, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Roscoe Leeton Guthrie died on May 3, 1913 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26.1,2,4 He Claude Nowlin, about 20 years old, and Roscoe Guthrie, about 21, were instantly killed and Dallas Bryant seriously injured by a boiler explosion at the sawmill of C. W. Guthrie at Pine Creek, Saturday. The bodies of both dead men were badly mangled and scalded, one of Nowlin's hands being found a tree 100 yards from the mill, while other parts of the bodies were scattered over stacks of lumber and debris. Roscoe Guthrie leaves a young widow and two small children. His widow was formerly a Miss Strickler, of Floyd county, Va. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Guthrie, also survive. on May 6, 2013.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 7, District 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1910Sawmill sawer5

Family

Elizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler b. March 24, 1890, d. June 21, 1981
Marriage*Roscoe Leeton Guthrie married Elizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on February 24, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Roscoe L. Guthrie death certificate.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the May 6, 1913 edition.
  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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Lawrence Strickler Guthrie obituary in the Oct 25, 1989 edition.
  10. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

James Elbert Howery1,2,3,4

M, b. April 14, 1890, d. February 28, 1960
FatherJames Pleasant Howery1,2,3 b. August 1, 1846, d. March 29, 1913
MotherNancy Ann "Nannie" Mitchell1,2,3 b. June 12, 1850, d. September 14, 1924
     James Elbert Howery was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,4 He was born on April 14, 1890 at Camp Creek, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3 He married Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on November 5, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 James Elbert Howery died on February 28, 1960 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.5,2,4 He James Elbert Howery, 69, died in a local hospital Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Howery; a son, Francis Howery, New Jersey; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Bishop, Cambria; Mrs. Frank Balling, Vestal, N.Y; Mrs. O. R. Tomelson, Claymont, Del; a sister, Mrs. Eddie Sowers, Salem; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. on March 1, 1960.4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 48, District 30, Crook, Wyoming Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 269, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 166, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 145, District 4-142, Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware11

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Rayon plant mechanic10
1950Construction laborer11

Family

Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler b. March 29, 1891, d. September 6, 1983
Marriage*James Elbert Howery married Katherine Mosby "Kate" Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on November 5, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the James Elbert Howery obituary in the Mar 1, 1960 edition.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2164] Star Tribune, From the Norma Lee Howery Balling obituary in the Nov 21, 2018 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Lester Turner1,2,3

M, b. November 28, 1894, d. June 11, 1946
     William Lester Turner was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,1 He was born on November 28, 1894 at Buffalo Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1891 and his WWII card has 1893.4,2,3 He married Harriett Clyde Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on March 27, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 William Lester Turner died on June 11, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.4,1 He William Lester Turner, 51, died yesterday at his home, 309 Dale avenue, S. E. Surviving are his wife, Clara, and two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Garrard, Arco, Ga., and Mrs. Lila Pickett, Roanoke. Interment will be in Fairview. on June 12, 1946.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 201, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Coal miner7

Family

Harriett Clyde Strickler b. April 19, 1894, d. August 18, 1916
Marriage*William Lester Turner married Harriett Clyde Strickler, daughter of John Ballard Strickler and Celeste Sowder, on March 27, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the William Lester Turner obituary in the Jun 12, 1946 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Harriet Ruth Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nolen1

F, b. October 11, 1874, d. August 5, 1947
     Harriet Ruth Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nolen was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born on October 11, 1874 at Virginia.2,1 She married Gabriel George Washington Radford, son of Lewis A. Radford and Elizabeth Anderson, on March 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1 As of March 15, 1894,her married name was Radford.1 Harriet Ruth Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nolen died on August 5, 1947 at age 72.2,1

Family

Gabriel George Washington Radford b. January 25, 1857, d. October 31, 1924
Marriage*She married Gabriel George Washington Radford, son of Lewis A. Radford and Elizabeth Anderson, on March 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1035] Radford/Hale, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2738134&id=I594148179
  2. [S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Roberson Gray1,2,3

M, b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
FatherWilliam Riley Gray4,1,5,2 b. July 28, 1830, d. December 8, 1915
MotherElizabeth Prillaman4,1,2 b. January 31, 1827, d. 1880
     John Roberson Gray was buried at Yellow Tree Cemetery, Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.3 He was born on July 5, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His grave stone has a birth date of Jul 4, 1854.6,2,3 He married Susan Ann "Anna" Renfro on December 24, 1899 at Indian Territory.7 John Roberson Gray died on March 27, 1923 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 68.8,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 574, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 34, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 21, District 16, Township 23, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory5
1900Dwelling 116, District 7, Township 26, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory5
1910Dwelling 45, District 58, Township 3, Delaware Co., Oklahoma9
1920Dwelling 95, District 31, Delaware Co., Oklahoma10

Occupation

1900Money lender5
1900Farm laborer5
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10

Family

Susan Ann "Anna" Renfro b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
Marriage*John Roberson Gray married Susan Ann "Anna" Renfro on December 24, 1899 at Indian Territory.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  3. [S7378] Yellow Tree Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S4206] Gray Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11125737/person/24059357766
  8. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Colonel Tarleton Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 9, 1856, d. April 30, 1942
FatherWilliam Riley Gray1,6 b. July 28, 1830, d. December 8, 1915
MotherElizabeth Prillaman1,6 b. January 31, 1827, d. 1880
     Colonel Tarleton Gray was buried at Yellow Tree Cemetery, Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.5 He was born on April 9, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Josanna Saw Kin Na "Josie" Dick circa 1884.7 Colonel Tarleton Gray died on April 30, 1942 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 86.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 574, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 34, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 22, District 16, Township 23, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory7
1910Dwelling 3, District 58, Township 3, Delaware Co., Oklahoma2
1920Dwelling 36, District 31, Township 3, Delaware Co., Indian Territory8
1930Dwelling 143, District 8, Jay Township, Delaware Co., Oklahoma9
1940Dwelling 38, District 21-7, Jay, Delaware Co., Oklahoma4

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farm manager2
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Farm manager4

Family

Josanna Saw Kin Na "Josie" Dick b. August 10, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
Marriage*Colonel Tarleton Gray married Josanna Saw Kin Na "Josie" Dick circa 1884.7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7378] Yellow Tree Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

George William Gray1,2

M, b. January 7, 1858, d. September 1, 1953
FatherWilliam Riley Gray3,4 b. July 28, 1830, d. December 8, 1915
MotherElizabeth Prillaman3,4 b. January 31, 1827, d. 1880
     George William Gray was buried at Dripping Springs Cemetery, Pernell, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.5 He was born on January 7, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Livina "Vinie" "Viney" Gardner circa 1884 at Indian Territory (Oklahoma).6,5 George William Gray married Mary Elizabeth McCarty on July 18, 1900 at Carter Co., Indian Territory (Oklahoma).2 George William Gray died on September 1, 1953 at Oklahoma at age 95.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 574, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 34, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 43, District 167, Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory6
1910Dwelling 164, District 48, Graham Township, Carter Co., Oklahoma7
1920Dwelling 282, District 51, Graham Township, Carter Co., Oklahoma8
1940Dwelling 184, District 10-20, Graham, Carter Co., Oklahoma9

Occupation

1900Steer raising6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8

Family 1

Livina "Vinie" "Viney" Gardner b. June 1, 1868, d. April 3, 1900
Marriage*George William Gray married Livina "Vinie" "Viney" Gardner circa 1884 at Indian Territory (Oklahoma).6,5 
Children

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth McCarty b. April 26, 1872, d. October 29, 1932
Marriage*George William Gray married Mary Elizabeth McCarty on July 18, 1900 at Carter Co., Indian Territory (Oklahoma).2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7318] Dripping Springs Cemetery, Garvin Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William L. Gray1,2

M, b. February 26, 1859, d. February 27, 1895
FatherWilliam Riley Gray3,1 b. July 28, 1830, d. December 8, 1915
MotherElizabeth Prillaman3,1 b. January 31, 1827, d. 1880
     William L. Gray was buried at Dripping Springs Cemetery, Pernell, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on February 26, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on February 27, 1895 at Indian Territory at age 36.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 574, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 34, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7318] Dripping Springs Cemetery, Garvin Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Catherine Gray1

F, b. November, 1861
FatherWilliam Riley Gray1 b. July 28, 1830, d. December 8, 1915
MotherElizabeth Prillaman1 b. January 31, 1827, d. 1880
     Her married name was Munn.2 Virginia Catherine Gray married Thomas Munn.2 Virginia Catherine Gray was born in November, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1886,her married name was Hunt.2 She married Charles E. Hunt circa 1886 at Indian Territory.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 34, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 128, District 104, Coalgate, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory2
1910Dwelling 3, District 75, Ward 1, Coalgate, Coal Co., Oklahoma3
1920Dwelling 189, District 100, Council Grove, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma4
1930Dwelling 272, District 43, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma5

Family 1

Thomas Munn
Marriage*Virginia Catherine Gray married Thomas Munn.2 
Children

Family 2

Charles E. Hunt b. April, 1850, d. January 12, 1929
Marriage*Virginia Catherine Gray married Charles E. Hunt circa 1886 at Indian Territory.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S7393] Coalgate Cemetery, Coal Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.

Charity Gray1,2

F, b. June 7, 1863, d. February 10, 1952
FatherWilliam Riley Gray1 b. July 28, 1830, d. December 8, 1915
MotherElizabeth Prillaman1 b. January 31, 1827, d. 1880
     Her married name was Branigan.2 Charity Gray was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., Oklahoma.2 She was born on June 7, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of 1880,her married name was Hartigan.4 She married James Hartigan in 1880.4 As of circa 1896,her married name was Jones.3 Charity Gray married Frank B. Jones circa 1896.2,3 Charity Gray died on February 10, 1952 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 88.2,4 She Mrs. Charity Jones, 88 year-old state pioneer, died Sunday in her home, 1312 NE 14. She had been in ill health several weeks. A native of Virginia, she came to Indian Territory from Texas in 1878. In 1880 she married the late James Hartigan, then a U.S. calvary officer station in Fort Sill. After his death, she move to Pauls Valley in 1893 and lived there until coming here several years ago. She was the last surviving charter member of First baptist church in Pauls Valley. Surviving are on daughter, Mrs. T. O. Tinsley, 1312 NE 14; two sons, James J. Hartigan, Gainesville, Mo., and J. Branigan, Phoenix, Ariz., a brother, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Service are pending at Watts funeral home. on February 11, 1952.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 34, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 106, District 135, Pauls Valley, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory3
1910Dwelling 3, District 81, Ward 3, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., Oklahoma5
1920Dwelling 113, District 34, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., Oklahoma6
1930Dwelling 183, District 16, Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., Oklahoma7

Family 1

James Hartigan d. circa 1891
Marriage*Charity Gray married James Hartigan in 1880.4 
Children

Family 2
Child

Family 3

Frank B. Jones b. January, 1853, d. May 21, 1932
Marriage*Charity Gray married Frank B. Jones circa 1896.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7383] Mount Olivet Cemetery, Garvin Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Charity Jones obituary in the Feb 11, 1952 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  9. [S3132] Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com

George F. Gray1,2

M, b. July 11, 1861
FatherJames R. Gray1,2 b. September 19, 1832, d. October 25, 1919
MotherAnn Eliza Kelley1,2 b. June 10, 1825, d. March 30, 1897
     George F. Gray was born on July 11, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 22, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 224, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1880Farm laborer2

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

James Moses Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. October, 1866, d. July 18, 1936
FatherJames R. Gray1,3,4,5,6 b. September 19, 1832, d. October 25, 1919
MotherAnn Eliza Kelley1,3,4,5,6 b. June 10, 1825, d. March 30, 1897
     James Moses Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.6 He was born in October, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 He married Alcora Catherine "Cora" Cannaday, daughter of John Andrew Cannaday and Susan M. Thurman, on September 29, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 James Moses Gray died on July 18, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 22, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 224, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 228, District 142, Thornhill, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 4, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 171, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Coal mine boiler worker9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Alcora Catherine "Cora" Cannaday b. May 22, 1867, d. November 27, 1946
Marriage*James Moses Gray married Alcora Catherine "Cora" Cannaday, daughter of John Andrew Cannaday and Susan M. Thurman, on September 29, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S1696] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 17, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Feb 11, 1933 - Oct 26, 1936.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Walter Clifford Gray death certificate.
  13. [S3592] Rocky Mount Evening Telegram, From the Walter C. Gray obituary in the Aug 1, 1963 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  16. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  17. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Cary Lewis Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 12, 1869, d. January 22, 1942
FatherJames R. Gray1,6,7,8,9,2,4 b. September 19, 1832, d. October 25, 1919
MotherAnn Eliza Kelley1,6,7,8,9,2,4 b. June 10, 1825, d. March 30, 1897
     His Social Security Number was 719-05-4095.2 Cary Lewis Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He was born on May 12, 1869 at Graysville, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth date of May 9.1,8,9,2,3,4 He married Annie Laura Cannaday, daughter of John Andrew Cannaday and Susan M. Thurman, on January 3, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Cary Lewis Gray died on January 22, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.2,3,5 He The funeral for Cary Lewis Gray, 73, retired Norfolk and Western conductor, who died yesterday at home, 901 Forest Park Boulevard, Forest Park, will be conducted tomorrow. Interment will be in Sherwood. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Lauria, Gray; a daughter, Mrs. Berry Rock, Kingsport, Tenn; and three sons, W. W. Gray, Bristol; James F. Gray, Winston-Salem, N. C., and Thomas L. Gray, New York City. on January 23, 1942.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 22, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 224, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 121, District 139, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 440, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 267, District 23, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee12
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1910Steam railway conductor10
1920Railroad conductor11
1930Steam railway conductor12

Family

Annie Laura Cannaday b. May 1, 1871, d. November 16, 1947
Marriage*Cary Lewis Gray married Annie Laura Cannaday, daughter of John Andrew Cannaday and Susan M. Thurman, on January 3, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Cary Lewis Gray obituary in the Jan 23, 1942 edition.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the James Forest Gray death certificate.

Alcora Catherine "Cora" Cannaday1,2

F, b. May 22, 1867, d. November 27, 1946
FatherJohn Andrew Cannaday1,3,4 b. September 13, 1844, d. April 13, 1933
MotherSusan M. Thurman1,3,4 b. August 20, 1842, d. June 13, 1917
     Alcora Catherine "Cora" Cannaday was born on May 22, 1867 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 She married James Moses Gray, son of James R. Gray and Ann Eliza Kelley, on September 29, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of September 29, 1885,her married name was Gray. Alcora Catherine "Cora" Cannaday died on November 27, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 328, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 269, District 105, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 228, District 142, Thornhill, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 4, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 171, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

James Moses Gray b. October, 1866, d. July 18, 1936
Marriage*Alcora Catherine "Cora" Cannaday married James Moses Gray, son of James R. Gray and Ann Eliza Kelley, on September 29, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Walter Clifford Gray death certificate.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3592] Rocky Mount Evening Telegram, From the Walter C. Gray obituary in the Aug 1, 1963 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  14. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  15. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.