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; 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."

H. A. Wimmer1

F, b. December 11, 1916, d. January 29, 1917
FatherClarence Dewey Wimmer2,1,3 b. July 18, 1898, d. May 7, 1960
MotherElva Ada Sisson2,1,3 b. March 31, 1899, d. April 1, 1979
     H. A. Wimmer was born on December 11, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 She died on January 29, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3

Citations

  1. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  2. [S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Howard Allan Wimmer1

M, b. March 4, 1919, d. December 18, 2000
FatherLetcher Hayden Wimmer2,3,4,1,5 b. July 18, 1899, d. October 12, 1967
MotherNina Pearl Hanley2,3,4,1,5 b. September 7, 1895, d. January 3, 1985
     Howard Allan Wimmer was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, 649 South Cherry Road, Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.1,6 His Social Security Number was 229-01-2355.7 He married Josephine Naomi "Jo" Martin, daughter of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges.1,8 Howard Allan Wimmer was born on March 4, 1919 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,5 He died on December 18, 2000 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina, at age 81.1,6,7 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. The family will receive friends tonight, Dec. 19, 2000, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Greene Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, and at other times at the home, 709 Twin Lakes Road, Rock Hill. A celebration service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at Oakland Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Shrum, the Rev. Russel Wimmer and the Rev. Howard Wimmer Jr. officiating. Burial will be held at Grandview Memorial Park.
on December 19, 2000.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 23, District 83, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas4
1930Dwelling 56, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas3
1940Dwelling 189, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Celanese mill turnister9

Family

Josephine Naomi "Jo" Martin b. April 4, 1922, d. October 11, 2009
Marriage*Howard Allan Wimmer married Josephine Naomi "Jo" Martin, daughter of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges.1,8 
Children
  • Rev. Russell Lee Wimmer1,9,8
  • Rev. Howard Allan Wimmer Jr.1,8
  • George Robert Wimmer1,8
  • Sarah Ann Wimmer1,8

Citations

  1. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Howard Allan Wimmer obituary in Dec 19, 2000 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Letcher Wimmer obituary in the Aug 12, 2000 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1538] Herald, The, From the Josephine Martin Wimmer obituary in the Oct 13, 2009 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1923, d. August 10, 2000
FatherLetcher Hayden Wimmer1,4,5,3 b. July 18, 1899, d. October 12, 1967
MotherNina Pearl Hanley1,4,5,3 b. September 7, 1895, d. January 3, 1985
     Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 228-12-3387.6 He was born on August 9, 1923 at Harper Co., Kansas.1,6,3 He married Mabel Jane Akers on June 30, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,7,3 Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer died on August 10, 2000 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.1,6,2 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. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 12, 2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2000, at the Kendall Funeral Home with interment following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. Flowers are appreciated but donations may be made to the Eggleston Volunteer Fire Department, Eggleston. on August 12, 2000.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas4
1940Dwelling 189, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Mabel Jane Akers
Marriage*Robert Letcher "Bob" Wimmer married Mabel Jane Akers on June 30, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,7,3 
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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Donald Lee Wimmer obituary in the Jan 10, 2013 edition.

Frank Lee Wimmer Sr.1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1925, d. November 18, 1984
FatherLetcher Hayden Wimmer1,4,5,3 b. July 18, 1899, d. October 12, 1967
MotherNina Pearl Hanley1,4,5,3 b. September 7, 1895, d. January 3, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 225-22-0216.6 Frank Lee Wimmer Sr. was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.7,2 He was born on December 28, 1925 at Harper Co., Kansas.8,6,7,2,3 He married Betsy Paris St. Clair on May 1, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8,3 Frank Lee Wimmer Sr. died on November 18, 1984 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 58.8,7,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas4
1940Dwelling 189, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Betsy Paris St. Clair
Marriage*Frank Lee Wimmer Sr. married Betsy Paris St. Clair on May 1, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.8,3 
Children
  • Kathy Elizabeth Wimmer
  • William Hayden Wimmer
  • Frank Lee Wimmer Jr.

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2254] Birchlawn Burial Park, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=39865763&CRid=49465&df=all&
  8. [S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.

Helen Hurt Akers1,2,3

F, b. March 16, 1924, d. October 8, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1238.3 Helen Hurt Akers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on March 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 As of November 15, 1945,her married name was Martin.1 She married George Stephen Martin, son of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges, on November 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Helen Hurt Akers died on October 8, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.3,5

Family

George Stephen Martin b. May 12, 1924, d. April 26, 2002
Marriage*She married George Stephen Martin, son of Joseph William Martin and Mary Etta Hodges, on November 15, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S6012] Raleigh Memorial Park, Wake Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Ann Eliza Kelley1,2

F, b. June 10, 1825, d. March 30, 1897
FatherGeorge Washington Kelley3,1,2 b. March 9, 1794, d. November 17, 1878
MotherSarah Jane Webster1,2 b. 1797, d. 1846
     Ann Eliza Kelley was buried at Howery-Gray Cemetery, N 37 00.221 W 80 08.453, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on June 10, 1825 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married James R. Gray, son of Cary Gray and Rebecca Sowder, on August 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 As of August 3, 1854,her married name was Gray. Ann Eliza Kelley died on March 30, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.2,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 571, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 22, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 224, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

James R. Gray b. September 19, 1832, d. October 25, 1919
Marriage*Ann Eliza Kelley married James R. Gray, son of Cary Gray and Rebecca Sowder, on August 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the will of George W. Kelley.
  4. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  5. [S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
  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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S1696] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 17, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Feb 11, 1933 - Oct 26, 1936.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.