Sarah Elizabeth Bandy1

F, b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     Sarah Elizabeth Bandy was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 6, 1881 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. She married LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of October 7, 1912,her married name was Gearheart. Sarah Elizabeth Bandy died on July 5, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Bandy married LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on October 7, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart1

F, b. October 6, 1918, d. September 12, 2010
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart1,2,3,4,5 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy1,2,3,4,5 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 6, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of August 31, 1949,her married name was Williams.1 She married Lewis "Willie" Williams on August 31, 1949 at Washington, D.C..1,4 Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart died on September 12, 2010 at Virginia at age 91.4 She Oneta E. Williams, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette Gearheart and Sarah Gearheart (Bandy); husband, Lewis "Willie" Williams; siblings, Hugh, Homer, Jack, Julian, and Ruth Chrisman; and grandson, Jason. Oneta was a resident of Our Lady of the Valley Assisted Living and Sullivan Center where she was cared for by a loving and caring staff. She had a wonderful friend and roommate, Martha Robertson. Remarkably during this residency she was reunited with many of her childhood classmates and cousin, Ida Bandy. She is survived by her four children Wendell, Brenda, Larry Wayne, and Donna; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Clyde Gearheart, of Rocky Mount, Va. Graveside Service and interment will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her honor to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. on September 16, 2010.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Lewis "Willie" Williams
Marriage*Oneta Elizabeth Gearheart married Lewis "Willie" Williams on August 31, 1949 at Washington, D.C..1,4 
Children
  • Wendell Williams1,4
  • Brenda Williams1,4
  • Larry Wayne Williams1,4
  • Donna Williams1,4

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hampton Cleveland Agee1,2,3

M, b. August 4, 1885
     Hampton Cleveland Agee was born on August 4, 1885 at Virginia.1,3 He married Effie Frances Hall, daughter of Floyd Hall and Eliza A. Graham, circa 1910.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 230, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaHampton and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Floyd Hall1
1930Dwelling 253, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 630, District 119-37, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1920Tailor1
1930Railroad worker2
1940Railroad handyman laborer4

Family

Effie Frances Hall
Marriage*Hampton Cleveland Agee married Effie Frances Hall, daughter of Floyd Hall and Eliza A. Graham, circa 1910.1,2 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Linwood Gearheart1

M, b. April 13, 1923, d. May 9, 1983
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart1,2,3,4 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy1,2,3,4 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     Hugh Linwood Gearheart was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 His Social Security Number was 228-16-0374.7 He was born on April 13, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,1,6 He married Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith on June 10, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Hugh Linwood Gearheart died on May 9, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.1,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 404, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith b. November 20, 1913, d. November 4, 1985
Marriage*Hugh Linwood Gearheart married Elizabeth Virginia "Betty" Smith on June 10, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  6. [S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter William Gearheart obituary in the Sep 4, 2016 edition.

Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 12, 1916, d. October 17, 1977
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart5,6,7,2,3,4 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy5,6,7,2,3,4 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-6660.8 Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. was buried at Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, 3000 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia.9,3 He was born on December 12, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9,2,3 He married Marie Cecelia Rossano on June 28, 1941 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,3,4 Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. died on October 17, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 60.1,9,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 264, District 114-55, Norfolk, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Ship yard machinist10

Family

Marie Cecelia Rossano b. May 9, 1912, d. October 17, 1997
Marriage*Gordon James "Jack" Gearheart Sr. married Marie Cecelia Rossano on June 28, 1941 at Norfolk, Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From Marie Rossano Gearheart obituary in the Oct 18, 1997 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2330] Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Gordon James Gearheart, Jr. obituary in the Mar 17, 2015 edition.

Julian Fred Gearheart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 22, 1914, d. May 11, 1986
FatherLaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart6,7,8,4,5 b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1946
MotherSarah Elizabeth Bandy6,7,8,4,5 b. March 6, 1881, d. July 5, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 229-05-8626.9 Julian Fred Gearheart was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,2,4 He was born on December 22, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2,3,4,5 He married Clyde Elizabeth France on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,4,5 Julian Fred Gearheart died on May 11, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.10,2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 195, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 314, District 4, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 387, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Truck driver12

Family

Clyde Elizabeth France b. September 6, 1911, d. March 18, 2012
Marriage*Julian Fred Gearheart married Clyde Elizabeth France on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lois Gearhart Atkins obituary in the Dec 23, 1997 edition.
  2. [S6273] Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oneta E. Williams obituary in the Sep 16, 2010 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde France Gearheart obituary in the Mar 19, 2012 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Brian Elmer Atkins obituary in the Jul 4, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clyde Elizabeth France1,2,3,4

F, b. September 6, 1911, d. March 18, 2012
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5463.5 Clyde Elizabeth France was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on September 6, 1911 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,5,6 She married Julian Fred Gearheart, son of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6,7,4 As of March 9, 1939,her married name was Gearheart.4 Clyde Elizabeth France died on March 18, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 100.2,5,7 She Clyde France Gearheart, 100, of Ferrum, died Sunday, March 18, 2012. Mrs. Gearheart was a long time member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.C. and Mary Lee France; her husband, Julian Gearheart; daughter, Mary Lois Atkins; and grandson, Brian Atkins. Surviving are her grandson, Dean (Teresa) Atkins; her son-in-law, Elmer Atkins; and great-grandchildren, Samantha and Wesley Atkins. She is also survived by several nieces; and nephews; and her extended family caregivers of many years, Bonnie and June Harlow and Annjalete' and Warren Devan. Funeral services will be conducted from Maple Grove United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Winston Crichlow and the Rev. Douglas Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Maple Grove United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice . Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on March 19, 2012.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 387, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Julian Fred Gearheart b. December 22, 1914, d. May 11, 1986
Marriage*Clyde Elizabeth France married Julian Fred Gearheart, son of LaFayette Valentine "Fred" Gearheart and Sarah Elizabeth Bandy, on March 9, 1939 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6,7,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde France Gearheart obituary in the Mar 19, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6273] Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lois Gearhart Atkins obituary in the Dec 23, 1997 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From Brian Elmer Atkins obituary in the Jul 4, 2010 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sallie Ann Leslie1

F, b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
     Sallie Ann Leslie was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.1 She was born on August 26, 1895 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She married Albert Columbus Gearhart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of December 14, 1912,her married name was Gearhart. Sallie Ann Leslie died on March 17, 1957 at Washington, D.C., at age 61.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 143, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 38, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Albert Columbus Gearhart b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
Marriage*Sallie Ann Leslie married Albert Columbus Gearhart, son of John Henry Gearheart and Alice Ann "Allie" Wimmer, on December 14, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1418] Winchester Star, from the Rasteen Anna Moore obituary in the Mar 31, 2004 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S1858] Delaware State News, From the Elizabeth M. Drechsler obituary in the Apr 24, 1998 edition.
  9. [S728] Howard County Times, Howard Co., MD, From the Arthur Koontz Gearheart obituary in the Oct 26, 2006 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Margaret Lovett Gearhart1

F, b. March 28, 1917, d. July 7, 1920
FatherAlbert Columbus Gearhart2,3,1 b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
MotherSallie Ann Leslie2,3,1 b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
     Margaret Lovett Gearhart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 28, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She died on July 7, 1920 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 3.2,1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Harvey Lester Gearhart1,2

M, b. June 3, 1919, d. July 12, 1920
FatherAlbert Columbus Gearhart1,3,2 b. December 10, 1893, d. June 24, 1966
MotherSallie Ann Leslie1,3,2 b. August 26, 1895, d. March 17, 1957
     Harvey Lester Gearhart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 3, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on July 12, 1920 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 117, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Kenneth Earl Phelps1,2,3

M, b. September 12, 1953, d. February 12, 2015
     Kenneth Earl Phelps Kenneth Earl Phelps "Kenny", 61 of Matthews, NC died peacefully Thursday morning, February 12th, 2015 at his home. Kenny was born on September 12, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH to Donald and Jewel Phelps. He lived in Kentucky as a child and moved to Florida and met his future wife, Toby at the age of 12. They married when he was 17 and she was 18. They later moved to North Carolina where he started his own business, installing and servicing bakery equipment. He had a great sense of humor, loved to deep sea fish and loved his family well. He was very talented at singing and playing guitar and wrote several gospel songs. He was an incredibly generous person. He and Toby were married for 43 years. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Jewel Phelps of Ludlow, KY, his wife Toby Phelps of Matthews, NC, his siblings Donald and Edie Phelps of Ludlow, KY, Mike and Jewel Cartales of Cape Coral, FL, his children Gus and Teresa Cur, Patrick and Joy Phelps, Derek and Erika Budd, all of Indian Trail, NC, and 4 grandchildren and 2 more on the way.3 He was born on September 12, 1953 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.1,2,3 He married Toby Christine Lawrence, daughter of Howard Lee Lawrence and Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen, on April 22, 1971.1,4 Kenneth Earl Phelps died on February 12, 2015 at Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 61.3

Family

Toby Christine Lawrence
Marriage*He married Toby Christine Lawrence, daughter of Howard Lee Lawrence and Imogene Dennis "Jean" Allen, on April 22, 1971.1,4 
Children
  • Teresa Annette "Tess" Phelps1,3
  • Patrick Kenneth Phelps1,3
  • Erika Faith Phelps1,3

Citations

  1. [S823] David Wayne Lawrence (grandson), "Hubert Lee Lawrence," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 1, 2002.
  2. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  3. [S8264] Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.heritagecares.com/, From the Kenneth Earl Phelps obituary.
  4. [S2227] Twin County Funerals and Crematorium, online http://www.twincountyfunerals.com/, From the Roger Allen Lawrence obituary.

Rosa Aileen "Rosie" Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. June 25, 1906, d. May 22, 1995
FatherJohn Lewis Wimmer1,2,3 b. May 18, 1871, d. February 7, 1952
MotherMargaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer1,2,3 b. May 3, 1872, d. November 29, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-1110.4 Rosa Aileen "Rosie" Wimmer was born on June 25, 1906 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 As of June 23, 1924,her married name was Davis.3 She married Hampton Rhodes Davis on June 23, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 Rosa Aileen "Rosie" Wimmer died on May 22, 1995 at Virginia at age 88.4,5 She DAVIS, Rosa Wimmer, of Salem, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Monday, May 22, 1995. She is survived by a daughter, Mildred D. Stewart; grandsons, Larry E. Stewart, Robin Davis; also surviving are a number of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. on May 24, 1995.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 367, District 127, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 104, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 59, District 2, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 607, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 121, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Grocer8

Family

Hampton Rhodes Davis b. March 3, 1894, d. March 27, 1957
Marriage*Rosa Aileen "Rosie" Wimmer married Hampton Rhodes Davis on June 23, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rosa Wimmer Davis obituary in the May 24, 1995 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hampton Rhodes Davis obituary in an unknown edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Alice Maude Conner1

F, b. April, 1884, d. before December 3, 1903
FatherJoseph Lawson Conner1,2 b. July 23, 1860, d. May 19, 1950
MotherSarah Doshia Conner1,2 b. June 10, 1864, d. June 22, 1955
     Alice Maude Conner was born in April, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Walter Carr, son of William Henry Carr and Mary Adeline Perdue, on April 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 14, 1901,her married name was Carr. Alice Maude Conner died before December 3, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her husband remarried on this date and in the 1910 Census her mother listed 4 of 6 children living.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 201, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

John Walter Carr b. May 28, 1881, d. November 18, 1950
Marriage*Alice Maude Conner married John Walter Carr, son of William Henry Carr and Mary Adeline Perdue, on April 14, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Pride Deaton1,2

F, b. September 13, 1819, d. June 25, 1891
     Eliza Pride Deaton was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.2,3 She was born on September 13, 1819 at Virginia.2 She married Japhanis P. Gray, son of Joseph Howard Gray Sr. and Anna "Annie" Custer, on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Marriage bond date.4,1 As of October 7, 1839,her married name was Gray. Eliza Pride Deaton died on June 25, 1891 at Macon Co., Illinois, at age 71.2,3 She Last night Mrs. Eliza Gray, aged 71 years and 9 months, died at her home four miles northwest of Decatur, the result of a complication of diseases. The deceased was a native of Virginia. A portion of her life was spent in Eastern Tennessee, the remainder in Illinois. Her husband died 20 years ago, leaving her with a family of ten children. A son and daughter died, and there are eight children who mourn her loss, three daughters and three sons living at the home place. The funeral will be held at the family residence to-morrrow at 9 a.m., services conducted by Rev. O. E. Torrey. Burial in Greenwood. on June 26, 1891.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 991, Subdivision 23, McMinn Co., Tennessee5
1860Dwelling 1105, Indian Creek, Morgan Co., Illinois6
1870Dwelling 382, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois7

Family

Japhanis P. Gray b. July 1, 1811, d. March 5, 1865
Marriage*Eliza Pride Deaton married Japhanis P. Gray, son of Joseph Howard Gray Sr. and Anna "Annie" Custer, on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Marriage bond date.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  3. [S1134] Daily Republican, From the Eliza Gray obituary in the Jun 26, 1891 edition.
  4. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Charles Graten "Charlie" Wimmer1,2

M, b. April 25, 1903, d. January 24, 1955
FatherJohn Lewis Wimmer3,4,5,6 b. May 18, 1871, d. February 7, 1952
MotherMargaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer3,4,5 b. May 3, 1872, d. November 29, 1949
     Charles Graten "Charlie" Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on April 25, 1903 at Bale Hack, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He died on January 24, 1955 at age 51.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 367, District 127, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 104, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 121, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 99, District 120-72, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1920Railroad messenger3
1940Salesman5

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mantie C. "Mantia" Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. September 7, 1892
FatherJohn Lewis Wimmer1,2,4,3 b. May 18, 1871, d. February 7, 1952
MotherMargaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer1,2,4,3 b. May 3, 1872, d. November 29, 1949
     Mantie C. "Mantia" Wimmer and Unknown Goad were divorced.5 Mantie C. "Mantia" Wimmer was born on September 7, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of circa 1910,her married name was Goad.5 She married Unknown Goad circa 1910.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 367, District 127, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 104, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 30, District 285, Washington, D.C.5
1950Dwelling 93, District 66-1073, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California6

Occupation

1920Private family nurse1
1930Nurse5
1950Nurse6

Family

Unknown Goad
Divorce*Mantie C. "Mantia" Wimmer and Unknown Goad were divorced.5 
Marriage* Mantie C. "Mantia" Wimmer married Unknown Goad circa 1910.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Loye Frances Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. September 7, 1894, d. May 25, 1970
FatherJohn Lewis Wimmer5,6,3,4 b. May 18, 1871, d. February 7, 1952
MotherMargaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer5,6,3,4 b. May 3, 1872, d. November 29, 1949
     Loye Frances Wimmer was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on September 7, 1894 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of September 12, 1917,her married name was Tayloe.4 She married Claude Thomas Tayloe on September 12, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,3,4 Loye Frances Wimmer died on May 25, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 367, District 127, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 363, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 27, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 153, District 119-31, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Claude Thomas Tayloe b. January 12, 1894, d. August 9, 1960
Marriage*Loye Frances Wimmer married Claude Thomas Tayloe on September 12, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke 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=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Claude Thomas Tayloe death certificate.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ira Fletcher Spradlin1,2,3

M, b. October 14, 1896, d. May 2, 1934
FatherIsaac Newton Spradlin4,5 b. March, 1859, d. August 14, 1926
MotherNancy Talitha Wimmer4,5 b. May 27, 1856, d. April 19, 1936
     Ira Fletcher Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 14, 1896 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Edna Earl Mitchell on July 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Ira Fletcher Spradlin and Edna Earl Mitchell were divorced on June 29, 1933 at Virginia.3 Ira Fletcher Spradlin died on May 2, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 407, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 820, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 285, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1920Railroad laborer6
1930Rayon mill worker7

Family

Edna Earl Mitchell b. February 22, 1898, d. August 3, 1946
Marriage*Ira Fletcher Spradlin married Edna Earl Mitchell on July 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Ira Fletcher Spradlin and Edna Earl Mitchell were divorced on June 29, 1933 at 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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Fannie Jane Spradlin1

F, b. April 1, 1892, d. March 16, 1962
FatherIsaac Newton Spradlin2,3,1 b. March, 1859, d. August 14, 1926
MotherNancy Talitha Wimmer2,3,1 b. May 27, 1856, d. April 19, 1936
     Fannie Jane Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 1, 1892 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 As of circa 1915,her married name was Hedrick.5 She married Sidney Floyd Hedrick circa 1915.5,6,4 As of July 21, 1950,her married name was Rickman.1 Fannie Jane Spradlin married William Edward Rickman on July 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Fannie Jane Spradlin died on March 16, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.6,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 407, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 7, District 153, South Norfolk Ward 3, Norfolk, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 56, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 136, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family 1

Sidney Floyd Hedrick b. June 12, 1890, d. April 15, 1945
Marriage*Fannie Jane Spradlin married Sidney Floyd Hedrick circa 1915.5,6,4 
Children

Family 2

William Edward Rickman b. March 2, 1881, d. March 23, 1965
Marriage*Fannie Jane Spradlin married William Edward Rickman on July 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S4179] Gearheart Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Sidney Hedrick obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.

Archie Josephine Spradlin1,2

F, b. September 17, 1889, d. June 1, 1945
FatherIsaac Newton Spradlin3,2 b. March, 1859, d. August 14, 1926
MotherNancy Talitha Wimmer3,2 b. May 27, 1856, d. April 19, 1936
     Archie Josephine Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 17, 1889 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She married Fountain Lee Boulding on November 10, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Boulding.4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Adams.5 Archie Josephine Spradlin married Boss S. Adams circa 1921.5,2 Archie Josephine Spradlin died on June 1, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 823, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, VirginiaA widowed Archie and her children were enumerated in the household of her father Isaac6
1930Dwelling 182, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 64, District 119-33, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family 1

Fountain Lee Boulding b. October 17, 1884, d. March 6, 1919
Marriage*Archie Josephine Spradlin married Fountain Lee Boulding on November 10, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Boss S. Adams b. September 16, 1880, d. August 25, 1957
Marriage*Archie Josephine Spradlin married Boss S. Adams circa 1921.5,2 
Child

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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Evelyn Boulding Batten obituary in the Mar 7, 2012 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Boulding Turpin obituary in the May 6, 2008 edition.

Lydia Charity Spradlin

F, b. September 27, 1890, d. September 5, 1945
FatherIsaac Newton Spradlin1,2,3 b. March, 1859, d. August 14, 1926
MotherNancy Talitha Wimmer1,2,3 b. May 27, 1856, d. April 19, 1936
     Lydia Charity Spradlin was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 27, 1890 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 She died on September 5, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 70, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 407, District 128, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 823, District 23, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 136, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sidney Floyd Hedrick1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 12, 1890, d. April 15, 1945
     Sidney Floyd Hedrick was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6 He was born on June 12, 1890 at Smyth Co., Virginia.3,4,7,6 He married Fannie Jane Spradlin, daughter of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, circa 1915.2,5,6 Sidney Floyd Hedrick died on April 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.5,7,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 7, District 153, South Norfolk Ward 3, Norfolk, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 56, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 136, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Steam railroad pipefitter2
1940Carpenter8

Family

Fannie Jane Spradlin b. April 1, 1892, d. March 16, 1962
Marriage*Sidney Floyd Hedrick married Fannie Jane Spradlin, daughter of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, circa 1915.2,5,6 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S4179] Gearheart Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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 Marvin Sidney Hedrick obituary in the Aug 28, 2012 edition.

Fountain Lee Boulding1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1884, d. March 6, 1919
     Fountain Lee Boulding was born on October 17, 1884 at Patrick Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1883.1,2 He married Archie Josephine Spradlin, daughter of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, on November 10, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of November 10, 1909,his married name was Spradlin.3 Fountain Lee Boulding died on March 6, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.2

Family

Archie Josephine Spradlin b. September 17, 1889, d. June 1, 1945
Marriage*He married Archie Josephine Spradlin, daughter of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, on November 10, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
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. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Evelyn Boulding Batten obituary in the Mar 7, 2012 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Boulding Turpin obituary in the May 6, 2008 edition.

John Randolph Wilson1,2

M, b. February 17, 1812, d. December 24, 1861
FatherPeter Wilson2 b. 1776
MotherRhoda "Chloe" Hathaway2 b. circa 1774, d. before 1840
     John Randolph Wilson was born on February 17, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Ann Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard Gray Sr. and Anna "Annie" Custer, on September 11, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 John Randolph Wilson died on December 24, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 49; Died of fever.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 218, District 15, Floyd Co., VirginiaJohn and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Joseph Gray1
1860Dwelling 497, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1850Farmer1

Family

Ann Gray b. February 29, 1820, d. February 28, 1878
Marriage*John Randolph Wilson married Ann Gray, daughter of Joseph Howard Gray Sr. and Anna "Annie" Custer, on September 11, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."

Hosea Allen Wimmer Jr.1,2

F, b. December 11, 1916, d. January 29, 1917
FatherClarence Dewey Wimmer1,3,4 b. July 1, 1898, d. May 7, 1960
MotherElva Ada Sisson1,3,4 b. March 31, 1899, d. April 1, 1979
     Hosea Allen Wimmer Jr. was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on December 11, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,4 She died on January 29, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a death date of Feb 12, 1917.1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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.

Howard Allan Wimmer Sr.1,2,3

M, b. March 4, 1919, d. December 18, 2000
FatherLetcher Hayden Wimmer4,5,6,1,2,7,8,9,10,11 b. July 18, 1899, d. October 12, 1967
MotherNina Pearl Hanley4,5,6,1,2,7,8,9,10,11 b. September 7, 1895, d. January 3, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 229-01-2355.12 Howard Allan Wimmer Sr. was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, 649 South Cherry Road, Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.1,13,14 He was born on March 4, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,13,12,2,3,10,15 He married Josephine Naomi "Jo" Martin, daughter of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges, on September 27, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,16,9 Howard Allan Wimmer Sr. died on December 18, 2000 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina, at age 81.1,13,12,15 He Mr. Howard Allan Wimmer Sr., 81, of 709 Twin Lakes Road, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at his residence. A native of Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late Letcher H. Wimmer and Nina Henley Wimmer. Mr. Wimmer was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and retired from Hoechst Celanese Corp. after 42 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in England, France and Germany. Mr. Wimmer is survived by his wife, Josephine "Jo" Martin Wimmer of the home; his three sons, the Rev. Howard A. Wimmer Jr. of Greenville, the Rev. Russel L. Wimmer of Durham, N.C., and George R. Wimmer of Rock Hill; his daughter, Sarah W. Robbins of York; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be held at Grandview Memorial Park. on December 19, 2000.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 83, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas6
1930Dwelling 56, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas5
1940Dwelling 189, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1940Celanese mill turnister17

Family

Josephine Naomi "Jo" Martin b. April 4, 1922, d. October 11, 2009
Marriage*Howard Allan Wimmer Sr. married Josephine Naomi "Jo" Martin, daughter of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges, on September 27, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,16,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Howard Allan Wimmer obituary in Dec 19, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Letcher Wimmer obituary in the Aug 12, 2000 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Letcher Hayden Wimmer obituary in the Oct 13, 1967 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Pearl Hanley Wimmer obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Nov 19, 1984 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  14. [S10176] Grandview Memorial Park, York Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [S1538] Herald, The, From the Josephine Martin Wimmer obituary in the Oct 13, 2009 edition.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S1538] Herald, The, From the Howard Allan Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Nov 18, 2022 edition.
  19. [S1538] Herald, The, From the Wimmer-Bowman marriage announcement in the Oct 5, 1997 edition.

Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 9, 1923, d. August 10, 2000
FatherLetcher Hayden Wimmer1,6,7,3,8,9,4,10 b. July 18, 1899, d. October 12, 1967
MotherNina Pearl Hanley1,6,7,3,8,9,4,10 b. September 7, 1895, d. January 3, 1985
     Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,11,12 His Social Security Number was 228-12-3387.13 He was born on August 9, 1923 at Harper, Harper Co., Kansas.1,13,3,11,4,5,12 He married Mabel Jane Akers on June 30, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,14,3,2,15 Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer died on August 10, 2000 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.1,13,2,11,12 He WIMMER, Robert Letcher, ("Bob"), was born August 9, 1923, near Harper, Kansas, and died peacefully in his home in Eggleston, Va., Thursday, August 10, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Akers Wimmer; his parents, Letcher Hayden and Nina Hanely Wimmer; his brother, Frank Lee Wimmer; and his special friend, Jane David. Bob is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Jo Wimmer, Rock Hill, S.C; his children, Claude and Carol Wimmer, Newport, Donnie and Donna Wimmer, Eggleston, and Bob and Dianne Burkett, Woodbridge. Grandpa especially loved his grandchildren, Robert, Josh, Shaun, Lena, Bill, and Gary; and his many nieces and nephews. Bob proudly served his country during WW II as an artilleryman on an anti-aircraft gun crew protecting London from German bombers and V-1 rockets. He then crossed the channel into France, and advanced into Belgium and Germany with his gun crew until the end of the war. "Mr. Bob" was a life member of the Eggleston Volunteer Fire Department, serving since it was formed in 1963. He treasured his time in the Fire Department and all the fine people who served with him. Bob retired from the "old string plant" (Celco) in 1985 with 43 years of service. Bob really enjoyed his retirement and spent a lot of time gardening and growing beautiful flowers. He inherited his love for growing things from his Pappy, and awesome gardener in his own time. Bob's most treasured possession was his loving family. Interment following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on August 12, 2000.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas6
1940Dwelling 189, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Mabel Jane Akers b. January 15, 1929, d. July 12, 1976
Marriage*Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer married Mabel Jane Akers on June 30, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,14,3,2,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Letcher Wimmer obituary in the Aug 12, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [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 Letcher Hayden Wimmer obituary in the Oct 13, 1967 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Pearl Hanley Wimmer obituary in the Jan 5, 1985 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Nov 19, 1984 edition.
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