Flora Minnie Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
FatherWilliam Hosea Wimmer1,3,4 b. June 1, 1862, d. July 26, 1911
MotherAdeline Harris3,4 b. circa 1856, d. December 27, 1888
     Flora Minnie Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-5682.5 She was born on January 24, 1885 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She married Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas on February 3, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,1 As of February 3, 1909,her married name was Lucas.7 Flora Minnie Wimmer died on October 2, 1973 at Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 88.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 239, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 131, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 32, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 37, District 81-18, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
Marriage*Flora Minnie Wimmer married Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas on February 3, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Lucas obituary in the Apr 15, 1991 edition.
  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. [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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  14. [S2062] The News & Observer, From the Burrel Francis Lucas obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer

F, b. January, 1784, d. July 16, 1859
     Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer "Tell Alvah it was Catherine Snuffer that Aunt Martha Gray used to tell me about speaking such good German. She may have been born in Germany and married Anthony after she came to this country. Jimmie Redman came very near naming on of his boys Anthony. I wish he had." "Aunt Zena used to talk of Tony Sowder, who built himself a cave where he could retire to for peace and quite in case he wanted to. He is probably the same [as Antony Sowder]. Sometimes I wish he had handed it down to future generations. I could use it sometimes." -- Letter from Ann (Anna) Sowder, dated Feb 14, 1954. She was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born in January, 1784 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania. She married Anthony Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on April 9, 1816 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Prillaman book has a bond date of Apr 17, 1816.2,3 As of April 9, 1816,her married name was Sowder. Sarah Catherine "Caty" Snuffer died on July 16, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.

Family

Anthony Sowder b. January 1, 1790, d. November 20, 1853
Marriage*She married Anthony Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on April 9, 1816 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Prillaman book has a bond date of Apr 17, 1816.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  4. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Hannah Agnes Jackson1

F, b. September 11, 1880, d. December 24, 1976
     Hannah Agnes Jackson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-64-3845.2 She was born on September 11, 1880 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 She married William Covey Wimmer, son of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on May 13, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 As of May 13, 1900,her married name was Wimmer. Hannah Agnes Jackson died on December 24, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 39, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 59, District 24, Jefferson Ward 3, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 160, District 37, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 145, District 119-54, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

William Covey Wimmer b. 1888, d. January 6, 1937
Marriage*Hannah Agnes Jackson married William Covey Wimmer, son of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on May 13, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Lewis Wimmer obitutary in the Oct 11, 2003 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nannie Belle Chisom1,2,3

F, b. July 24, 1886, d. January 16, 1947
     Nannie Belle Chisom was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 24, 1886 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Charles Walter Wimmer Sr., son of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on October 15, 1905 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 As of October 15, 1905,her married name was Wimmer. Nannie Belle Chisom died on January 16, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 39, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 61, District 24, Jefferson Ward 3, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 158, District 37, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 143, District 119-54, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

Charles Walter Wimmer Sr. b. March 7, 1886, d. March 27, 1946
Marriage*Nannie Belle Chisom married Charles Walter Wimmer Sr., son of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on October 15, 1905 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Willard Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Aug 24, 2003 edition.
  2. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S2747] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Ballyhack Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Green Bryant1,2,3

M, b. October 12, 1872, d. June 18, 1935
     William Green Bryant was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 He was born on October 12, 1872 at Patrick Co., Virginia.4 He married Alice Mary Wimmer, daughter of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on November 9, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 William Green Bryant died on June 18, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62; Died from a fall from a ladder.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 82, District 117, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 271, District 37, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 258, District 18, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1910Carpenter5
1920Carpenter1
1930Carpenter contractor2

Family

Alice Mary Wimmer b. April 27, 1883, d. January 25, 1947
Marriage*William Green Bryant married Alice Mary Wimmer, daughter of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on November 9, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5787] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965.

Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 19, 1887, d. December 21, 1954
     Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 19, 1887 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,5,6 He married Flora Minnie Wimmer, daughter of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on February 3, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,7 Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas died on December 21, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 239, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 131, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 77, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 32, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 37, District 81-18, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Railroad shop blacksmith9
1930Bridge works blacksmith10
1940Blacksmith11
1950Blacksmith12

Family

Flora Minnie Wimmer b. January 24, 1885, d. October 2, 1973
Marriage*Charles Matthew "Charlie" Lucas married Flora Minnie Wimmer, daughter of William Hosea Wimmer and Adeline Harris, on February 3, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Lucas obituary in the Apr 15, 1991 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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry L. Lucas obituary in the May 20, 2006 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S2062] The News & Observer, From the Burrel Francis Lucas obituary in the Feb 8, 2008 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harvey Layman Gearheart1

M, b. January 1, 1880, d. August 21, 1900
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart1 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer1 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Harvey Layman Gearheart was born on January 1, 1880 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on August 21, 1900 at age 20.1

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

John Henry Gearheart Jr.1

M, b. 1875, d. 1875
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart1 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer1 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     John Henry Gearheart Jr. died in 1875 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1875 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

Ira Fletcher Gearheart1

M, b. 1876, d. 1876
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart1 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer1 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Ira Fletcher Gearheart died in 1876 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1876 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

George Gearheart1

M, b. January 27, 1885
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart1 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer1 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     George Gearheart Died at a young age.1 He was born on January 27, 1885 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

Della Mae Gearheart1,2

F, b. April 12, 1888, d. April 21, 1974
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart1,3,4,5,6,2 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer1,3,4,5,2 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Della Mae Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on April 12, 1888 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on April 21, 1974 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 86.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 284, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 112, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 361, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 98, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cora Jane Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. April 17, 1892, d. December 1, 1949
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart2,4,5,6,3 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer2,4,5,6,3 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Cora Jane Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on April 17, 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth year of 1893.1,4,3 She died on December 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.1,2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 284, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 112, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 361, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 98, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [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.

Mary "Polly" Akers1,2

F, b. circa 1809
     Mary "Polly" Akers was born circa 1809 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 As of September 13, 1832,her married name was Gray.1 She married Edward "Edley" Gray, son of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on September 13, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 33, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Edward "Edley" Gray b. circa 1809, d. January 30, 1891
Marriage*Mary "Polly" Akers married Edward "Edley" Gray, son of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on September 13, 1832 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.

Elias Morgan Gearheart1,2,3

M, b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart3 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer3 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Elias Morgan Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on May 6, 1874 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Della Vera Layman on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Elias Morgan Gearheart died on March 5, 1923 at Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 48; Shot and killed while in the line of duty as a Revenue Collector.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Mill laborer5
1920Dynamite magazine keeper6

Family

Della Vera Layman b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
Marriage*Elias Morgan Gearheart married Della Vera Layman on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S2737] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Gearheart Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellie Gearhart McManaway obituary in the Apr 24, 1989 edition.
  13. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart1,2

M, b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart2,3,4 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer2,3,4 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 27, 1878 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Elizabeth Bandy on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart died on December 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 363, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law William Weaver4
1910Dwelling 284, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3
1910Bakery deliveryman4
1920Telephone company mechanic5
1930Farmer6

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Bandy b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
Marriage*LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart married Sarah Elizabeth Bandy on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Albert Columbus Gearhart1,2

M, b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
FatherJohn Henry Gearheart2,3,4 b. December 10, 1855, d. December 30, 1932
MotherAlice Ann "Allie" Wimmer2,3,4 b. August 3, 1852, d. March 24, 1929
     Albert Columbus Gearhart was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.2 His Social Security Number was 226-01-9279.5 He was born on December 10, 1893 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Sallie Ann Leslie on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Albert Columbus Gearhart died on June 24, 1966 at Washington, D.C., at age 72.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 284, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 143, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 38, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1920Machinist6
1930Milk company driver7
1940Deliveryman8

Family

Sallie Ann Leslie b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
Marriage*Albert Columbus Gearhart married Sallie Ann Leslie on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S1418] Winchester Star, from the Rasteen Anna Moore obituary in the Mar 31, 2004 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S1858] Delaware State News, From the Elizabeth M. Drechsler obituary in the Apr 24, 1998 edition.
  13. [S728] Howard County Times, Howard Co., MD, From the Arthur Koontz Gearheart obituary in the Oct 26, 2006 edition.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Della Vera Layman1

F, b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Della Vera Layman was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 29, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Elias Morgan Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of December 24, 1896,her married name was Gearheart. Della Vera Layman died on June 2, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 46.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Elias Morgan Gearheart b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
Marriage*Della Vera Layman married Elias Morgan Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 24, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S2737] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Gearheart Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellie Gearhart McManaway obituary in the Apr 24, 1989 edition.
  12. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.

Willard Roscoe Conner1,2,3

M, b. April 10, 1913, d. January 4, 1994
FatherCharles Lewis Conner1,2,4,5 b. November 26, 1866, d. January 20, 1941
MotherElizabeth Jane Conner1,2,4,6,7,5 b. October 16, 1871, d. April 18, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 225-10-7350.8 Willard Roscoe Conner was buried at Roanoke City Cemetery, Conyer Springs, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,5 He was born on April 10, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,5 He died on January 4, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.8,5 He CONNER, Willard, 80, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 4, 1994. Graveside services at Roanoke City Cemetery, Coyner Springs. on January 10, 1994.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 209, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 448, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 74, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1930Farm laborer2
1940Auto garage laborer4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Jane Conner obituary in the Apr 19, 1953 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Luel Alfred Conner obituary in the Apr 12, 1945 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Conner obituary in the Jan 10, 1994 edition.

Earnest Morgan Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 19, 1902, d. December 9, 1970
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart6,1,7,8,3,4 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman6,1,7,8,3,4 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4847.9 Earnest Morgan Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,3 He was born on January 19, 1902 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,3,4,5 He married Lelia Esther Kingery on August 20, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10,3 Earnest Morgan Gearheart died on December 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.10,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 294, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Carpenter11

Family

Lelia Esther Kingery b. September 26, 1903, d. October 26, 1996
Marriage*Earnest Morgan Gearheart married Lelia Esther Kingery on August 20, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lelia Esther Gearheart obituary in the Oct 27, 1996 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Odell Gearheart obituary in the Dec 3, 2019 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Richie Burnell Gearheart1,2

F, b. October 28, 1914, d. September 3, 1989
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart3,4,2 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman3,4,2 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Richie Burnell Gearheart was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on October 28, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 As of December 24, 1932,her married name was Crews.5 She married Charles Edward Crews on December 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 Richie Burnell Gearheart died on September 3, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 69, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Emory6

Family

Charles Edward Crews b. October 28, 1907, d. January 19, 1981
Marriage*Richie Burnell Gearheart married Charles Edward Crews on December 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Galen Crews, Sr., obituary in the Jun 15, 2003 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S6] Jr. Charles G. Crews, "Richie Gearheart Crews," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 27, 2003.

Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart1,2

F, b. February 25, 1908, d. April 23, 1989
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart3,1,4,2,5 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman3,1,4,2,5 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-20-1625.6 She was born on February 25, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 As of September 6, 1925,her married name was McManaway.1 She married James Wilmer McManaway on September 6, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,5 Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart died on April 23, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.1,6,5 She Ellie Gearhart McManaway, age 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 23, in a local hospital. She was a daughter of the late Morgan and Della Layman Gearhart of Roanoke County and a recent widow of James W. McManaway. She was a Sunday school teacher and early member of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, James W. McManaway, Jr; two grandchildren, Dr. James McManaway, Durham, N.C; Mary Mason, Dallas, Tex; one great-granddaughter, one brother; two sisters. A greveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in the Gearhart Family Cemetery at Mount Pleasant with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. on April 24, 1989.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 122, District 39, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 278, District 119-52, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

James Wilmer McManaway b. August 2, 1902, d. July 17, 1988
Marriage*Ellie Rosebud "Ella" Gearheart married James Wilmer McManaway on September 6, 1925 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellie Gearhart McManaway obituary in the Apr 24, 1989 edition.
  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.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. McManaway, Jr. obituary in the Jan 1, 2013 edition.

Emory Christian Gearheart1

M, b. April 6, 1906, d. April 27, 1985
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart2,1,3,4 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman2,1,3,4 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Emory Christian Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 6, 1906 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He married Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath on December 18, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1 Emory Christian Gearheart died on April 27, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 69, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 131, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Flour mill truck driver6
1940Traveling salesman7

Family

Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath b. January 9, 1908, d. July 20, 1996
Marriage*Emory Christian Gearheart married Alice Josephine "Jocie" Heath on December 18, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  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 Alice Josephine Gearheart obituary in the Jul 21, 1996 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Gearheart Snead Tabor obituary in the Jun 20, 2008 edition.
  9. [S2728] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Essie Mae Gearheart1,2

F, b. May 16, 1900, d. May 30, 1997
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart3,1,4,5,6,2 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman3,1,4,5,6,2 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 224-20-1436.7 Essie Mae Gearheart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 She was born on May 16, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 She married John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1 As of March 2, 1921,her married name was Garnand. As of December 31, 1981,her married name was Altice.2 Essie Mae Gearheart married George Reese Altice on December 31, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,2 Essie Mae Gearheart died on May 30, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 97.8,7,9 She ALTICE, Essie Gearheart Garnand, 97, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 30, 1997. She was beloved by her family, to whom she lent her strength of character and love of life. She was the widow of John Calvin Garnand, her husband of 53 years. She was predeceased by her second husband, George Reese Altice, and by her son, John Calvin Garnand Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Ila Peters Eubank, one grandson and his wife, John and Gloria Garnand, John's mother, Claudine Morgan Garnand; one granddaughter and her husband, Valorie and Stewart MacInnis; and Valorie's father, William B. Peters. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Bethany Keturah Garnand, Ellen Catherine MacInnis, and John Michael MacInnis, and the family of her second husband, including special stepdaughters Rachel and Ruth. She was a charter member of Garden City Baptist Church, where she remained a member until her death. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Oakey's Funeral Homes's South Chapel. The funeral will be on Monday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, followed by interment in Sherwood Cemetery.
on June 1, 1997.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 131, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. b. April 20, 1898, d. March 23, 1973
Marriage*Essie Mae Gearheart married John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,1 
Children

Family 2

George Reese Altice b. October 7, 1903, d. April 6, 1985
Marriage*Essie Mae Gearheart married George Reese Altice on December 31, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,2 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gearheart Garnand Altice obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Myra Claudine Gearheart1,2,3,4

F, b. May 31, 1917, d. July 22, 1983
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart5,6,7,2,3 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman5,6,7,2,3 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 577-20-7982.8 Myra Claudine Gearheart married Unknown McKenzie.8 Myra Claudine Gearheart was born on May 31, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8,1 As of May 4, 1940,her married name was McCune.2 She married Willard G. McCune on May 4, 1940 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.2 Myra Claudine Gearheart and Willard G. McCune were divorced before April 29, 1948.3 As of May 5, 1948,her married name was Harder.3 Myra Claudine Gearheart married Kenneth John Harder on May 5, 1948 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.3,4 Myra Claudine Gearheart died on July 22, 1983 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 66.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law John Garnand10
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Tea room waitress11

Family 1

Unknown McKenzie
Marriage*Myra Claudine Gearheart married Unknown McKenzie.8 

Family 2

Willard G. McCune
Marriage*Myra Claudine Gearheart married Willard G. McCune on May 4, 1940 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Myra Claudine Gearheart and Willard G. McCune were divorced before April 29, 1948.3 

Family 3

Kenneth John Harder
Marriage*Myra Claudine Gearheart married Kenneth John Harder on May 5, 1948 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.3,4 
Child

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. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  4. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  6. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bertha Bell Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. June 30, 1898, d. January 3, 1966
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart4,1,2,5,3 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman4,1,2,5,3 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Bertha Bell Gearheart was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 30, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 She married John William Settles on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 As of April 10, 1915,her married name was Settles. Bertha Bell Gearheart died on January 3, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 145, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 292, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 223, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 221, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 225, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

John William Settles b. April 4, 1896, d. March 4, 1960
Marriage*Bertha Bell Gearheart married John William Settles on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jewell Garfield Settles obituary in the Sep 19, 1994 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Muriel A. Anderson obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Coy Blair Gearheart1,2,3,4

M, b. September 4, 1913, d. December 8, 1944
FatherElias Morgan Gearheart5,1,6,3,4 b. May 6, 1874, d. March 5, 1923
MotherDella Vera Layman5,1,6,3,4 b. January 29, 1878, d. June 2, 1924
     Coy Blair Gearheart was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Julia Caroline Coleman.1 Coy Blair Gearheart was born on September 4, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Viola Dorothy Plunkett on March 31, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Coy Blair Gearheart and Viola Dorothy Plunkett were divorced on March 1, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Coy Blair Gearheart died on December 8, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 31; Stabbed to death.1,2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law John Garnand8
1940Dwelling 33, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Tea room propriator9

Family 1

Julia Caroline Coleman b. May 25, 1918, d. September 27, 1977
Marriage*Coy Blair Gearheart married Julia Caroline Coleman.1 

Family 2

Viola Dorothy Plunkett b. March 27, 1917, d. March 1, 2009
Marriage*Coy Blair Gearheart married Viola Dorothy Plunkett on March 31, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Coy Blair Gearheart and Viola Dorothy Plunkett were divorced on March 1, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the King L. Gearheart obituary in the Jan 3, 2002 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 20, 1898, d. March 23, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7560.7 John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 He was born on April 20, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,2,5,6 He married Essie Mae Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. died on March 23, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.3,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 146, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 131, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Carpenter4
1940Building contractor8

Family

Essie Mae Gearheart b. May 16, 1900, d. May 30, 1997
Marriage*John Calvin "Cal" Garnand Sr. married Essie Mae Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on March 2, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Essie Gearheart Garnand Altice obituary in the Jun 1, 1997 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John William Settles1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 4, 1896, d. March 4, 1960
     John William Settles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 He was born on April 4, 1896 at Bedford Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth yesar of 1894.1,5,6 He married Bertha Bell Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 John William Settles died on March 4, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 223, District 121, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 221, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 225, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920House painter7
1930Rayon mill silkworker8
1940Rayon mill repairman9

Family

Bertha Bell Gearheart b. June 30, 1898, d. January 3, 1966
Marriage*John William Settles married Bertha Bell Gearheart, daughter of Elias Morgan Gearheart and Della Vera Layman, on April 10, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jewell Garfield Settles obituary in the Sep 19, 1994 edition.
  3. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Muriel A. Anderson obituary in the Feb 10, 1998 edition.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.