Rebecca Ann Weaver1,2

F, b. October 18, 1858, d. September 17, 1882
FatherJohn Weaver1,3,4,5 b. February 10, 1823, d. December 20, 1905
MotherMary Ann Gray1,3,4,5 b. August 6, 1834, d. January 11, 1930
     Rebecca Ann Weaver was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on October 18, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1 She married William Anthony Lemuel Poff, son of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on January 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 18, 1880,her married name was Poff. Rebecca Ann Weaver died on September 17, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23; Died of fever.6,8

Census Records

1860Dwelling 162, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 290, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 296, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

William Anthony Lemuel Poff b. March 15, 1858, d. March 22, 1937
Marriage*Rebecca Ann Weaver married William Anthony Lemuel Poff, son of Peter H. Poff and Sarah A. E. Ridgeway, on January 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  8. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Harvey Jacob Weaver1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 29, 1865, d. November 3, 1948
FatherJohn Weaver1,6,7,4 b. February 10, 1823, d. December 20, 1905
MotherMary Ann Gray1,6,7,4 b. August 6, 1834, d. January 11, 1930
     Harvey Jacob Weaver was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 He was born on March 29, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 He married Biar Alice Walton, daughter of James W. Walton and Mary Jane Lancaster, on February 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Harvey Jacob Weaver died on November 3, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.4,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 290, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 296, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 161, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 48, District 98, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 531, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 21, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Merchant9
1910Retail grocery merchant10
1920Retail grocery merchant2
1930Dry goods store retail merchant3

Family

Biar Alice Walton b. August 2, 1869, d. June 5, 1933
Marriage*Harvey Jacob Weaver married Biar Alice Walton, daughter of James W. Walton and Mary Jane Lancaster, on February 24, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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&
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

William Austin C. Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. May 25, 1866, d. October 26, 1948
FatherJohn W. Martin5,1,2,4 b. October 2, 1827, d. March 23, 1891
MotherCynthia Martha F. Martin5,1,2,4 b. August 17, 1838, d. August 11, 1934
     William Austin C. Martin was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on May 25, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He married Eliza L. Weaver, daughter of John Weaver and Mary Ann Gray, on December 17, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 William Austin C. Martin died on October 26, 1948 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 279, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 157, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 42, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 95, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 56, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 54, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Eliza L. Weaver b. June 22, 1870, d. March 2, 1959
Marriage*William Austin C. Martin married Eliza L. Weaver, daughter of John Weaver and Mary Ann Gray, on December 17, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Lawrence Martin obituary in the Mar 23, 1999 edition.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Callie Weaver1,2

F, b. May 29, 1888, d. July 18, 1986
FatherHarvey Jacob Weaver1,3,4 b. March 29, 1865, d. November 3, 1948
MotherBiar Alice Walton1,3,4 b. August 2, 1869, d. June 5, 1933
     Her Social Security Number was 225-05-6967.5 Callie Weaver was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 Her married name was Coppridge.6 She and Letcher Alvin Wilson were divorced.4 Callie Weaver married William Coppridge.6 Callie Weaver was born on May 29, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,2,5 As of May 20, 1908,her married name was Wilson.3 She married Letcher Alvin Wilson on May 20, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of November 10, 1934,her married name was Smith.4 Callie Weaver married Charles Wythe Smith on November 10, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 Callie Weaver died on July 18, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 161, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 99, District 19, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 35, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1930Dry goods saleslady8

Family 1

William Coppridge
Marriage*Callie Weaver married William Coppridge.6 
Child

Family 2

Letcher Alvin Wilson b. July 4, 1881, d. November 5, 1959
Divorce*Callie Weaver and Letcher Alvin Wilson were divorced.4 
Marriage* Callie Weaver married Letcher Alvin Wilson on May 20, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Family 3

Charles Wythe Smith b. February 18, 1875, d. April 8, 1946
Marriage*Callie Weaver married Charles Wythe Smith on November 10, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [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&
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edward Gray1,2

M, b. April 3, 1815, d. February 13, 1889
FatherWilliam H./R. Gray b. circa 1790, d. circa 1846
MotherMary "Polly" Hale b. circa 1800
     Edward Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on April 3, 1815 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Keturah W. Mitchell on December 16, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.3,1 Edward Gray died on February 13, 1889 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 73; His gravestone has a death date of Feb 28, 1890.1,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 16, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 177, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 255, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 236, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farmer5
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7

Family

Keturah W. Mitchell b. May 31, 1819, d. April 25, 1904
Marriage*Edward Gray married Keturah W. Mitchell on December 16, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  3. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660

Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" Wilson1,2

F, b. 1812, d. April 26, 1909
FatherJoshua Wilson3 b. circa 1764
MotherSarah Likens b. circa 1768
     Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 She was born in 1812 at Virginia; In the 1900 Census she was enumerated with a birth date of Jun, 1822, however the 1922 Salem Church Cemetery listing has her dates as b. 1812 d. Apr 26, 1909, age 97 yrs.5,1 She married Jacob Poff Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on July 19, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 As of July 19, 1849,her married name was Conner. Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" Wilson died on April 26, 1909.4,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 228, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1860Dwelling 187, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1870Dwelling 211, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1880Dwelling 197, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 168, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Jacob Poff Conner b. circa 1813
Marriage*Levicy Tabitha "Lavica" Wilson married Jacob Poff Conner, son of William P. Conner Sr. and Catherine "Katy" Poff, on July 19, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records, Joshua Wilson was her father according to the bond. I am making an assumption that this is thwe correct Joshua Wilson.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  12. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Oliver B. Martin1,2

M, b. December 16, 1897, d. November 7, 1904
FatherWilliam Austin C. Martin1 b. May 25, 1866, d. October 26, 1948
MotherEliza L. Weaver1 b. June 22, 1870, d. March 2, 1959
     Oliver B. Martin was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on December 16, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on November 7, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 157, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

John Wimmer1

M, b. circa 1800, d. before 1880
FatherJacob Wimmer Jr.1 b. 1779, d. before 1830
MotherMary Margaret "Polly" Capper1 b. 1779, d. before 1860
     John Wimmer was born circa 1800 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis on December 6, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 John Wimmer died before 1880.1

Family

Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis b. circa 1806, d. before 1870
Marriage*He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis on December 6, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S988] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert and Betty White Wimmer, Jacob Mark Wimmer Antecedents and Descendants.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis1

F, b. circa 1806, d. before 1870
     Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis was born circa 1806.1 She married John Wimmer, son of Jacob Wimmer Jr. and Mary Margaret "Polly" Capper, on December 6, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of December 6, 1824,her married name was Wimmer. Elizabeth "Betsy" Willis died before 1870.1

Family

John Wimmer b. circa 1800, d. before 1880
Marriage*She married John Wimmer, son of Jacob Wimmer Jr. and Mary Margaret "Polly" Capper, on December 6, 1824 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S988] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert and Betty White Wimmer, Jacob Mark Wimmer Antecedents and Descendants.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Oscar Eddie Duncan1

M, b. July 11, 1900, d. December 15, 1984
     Oscar Eddie Duncan married Myrtle Annie Walters, daughter of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer.1,2 His Social Security Number was 227-10-7102.3 Oscar Eddie Duncan was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 11, 1900 at Virginia.3,1 He died on December 15, 1984 at age 84.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Furniture factory worker4

Family

Myrtle Annie Walters b. August 8, 1909, d. December 3, 1977
Marriage*Oscar Eddie Duncan married Myrtle Annie Walters, daughter of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Myrtle W. Duncan obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul A. Duncan obituary in the Mar 15, 2017 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the R.B. Duncan obituary in the Feb 20, 2022 edition.

Paul Allen Duncan1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 23, 1930, d. March 12, 2017
FatherOscar Eddie Duncan2,3,5,7,8 b. July 11, 1900, d. December 15, 1984
MotherMyrtle Annie Walters1,2,3,5,7,8 b. August 8, 1909, d. December 3, 1977
     Paul Allen Duncan was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 He married Dianne Hale.5 Paul Allen Duncan was born on May 23, 1930 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7 He married ElFreeda McNeil, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on June 16, 1951 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,7 Paul Allen Duncan died on March 12, 2017 at Florida at age 86.5 He Paul A. Duncan, 86, of Punta Gorda, Fla. and Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, ElFreeda McNiel Duncan; parents, Oscar Eddie and Myrtle Walters Duncan; brother, Leonard Eddie Duncan. In life, Paul A. Duncan was a visionary, entrepreneur, and a good business man. His upbringing in Pilot, Va. instilled a work ethic to go challenge the world and not be afraid to take risks. He felt that if you stay humble, work hard and always work on your craft, that success would always find you. Paul believed that hard work created opportunities. Mr. Duncan served the automotive industry by being a Ford Dealer in Blacksburg, Va. for 53 years, a Mazda Dealer For 42 years and served on the Virginia Automobile Dealer Association (VADA) Executive Board. Mr. Duncan served his community by being a long time Executive Board Member of The National Bank of Blacksburg & National Bankshares. In 2015, New River Community College honored Mr. Duncan with its first ever honorary Bachelor's Degree in honor of his accolades in business and service to the New River Valley. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Hale Duncan; brother, R.B. Duncan and wife, Marilyn; his sons, Gary A. Duncan and wife, Rhonda, Gerald E. Duncan and wife, Sharon, David P. Duncan and wife, Edith-Anne; daughter, Martha D. Miller and husband, Eugene; grandchildren Nicole Miller Yarborough and husband, Steven, Tiffany N. Miller, Jason Hopkins, Courtney Hopkins, Eddie Duncan, Jake Duncan, Georgia-Kathryn Duncan and Paul S. Duncan. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. and a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Duncan Ford Lincoln Showroom. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Blacksburg United Methodist Church (BUMC) with Pastor Joe Carson officiating. There will be a private ceremony for the family graveside at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. after the Celebration of Life Service at BUMC. In lieu of flowers, please give donations to Friends of Claytor Lake (FOCL) P.O. Box 300, Dublin VA. 24084 on March 15, 2017.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Dianne Hale
Marriage*Paul Allen Duncan married Dianne Hale.5 

Family 2

ElFreeda McNeil b. August 6, 1930, d. May 25, 2013
Marriage*Paul Allen Duncan married ElFreeda McNeil, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on June 16, 1951 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,7 
Children
  • Gary A. Duncan4,5
  • Gerald E. Duncan4,5
  • David P. Duncan4,5
  • Martha Duncan4,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rasie Tildon Walters obituary in the Mar 1, 2005 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Myrtle W. Duncan obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the ElFreeda McNiel Duncan obituary in the May 27, 2013 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul A. Duncan obituary in the Mar 15, 2017 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the R.B. Duncan obituary in the Feb 20, 2022 edition.

Robert Burrell Duncan1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 30, 1938, d. February 14, 2022
FatherOscar Eddie Duncan2,3,6,7 b. July 11, 1900, d. December 15, 1984
MotherMyrtle Annie Walters1,2,3,6,7 b. August 8, 1909, d. December 3, 1977
     Robert Burrell Duncan married Marilyn Phillips.7 Robert Burrell Duncan was born on April 30, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,7 He married Janice Faye Lester on September 5, 1959 at York, York Co., South Carolina.5 Robert Burrell Duncan and Janice Faye Lester were divorced on November 12, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Robert Burrell Duncan died on February 14, 2022 at Virginia at age 83.7 He R.B. Duncan, age 83, of Christiansburg, died on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born on April 30, 1938 to the late Oscar Eddie and Myrtle Walters Duncan. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Eddie Duncan, Paul Allen Duncan. R.B. was associated with Duncan Automotive Network for 47 years. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Phillips Duncan; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Reta and Jeff Faris, Colette and Mike Donnelly. A private service will be held. on February 20, 2022.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Marilyn Phillips
Marriage*Robert Burrell Duncan married Marilyn Phillips.7 

Family 2

Janice Faye Lester
Marriage*Robert Burrell Duncan married Janice Faye Lester on September 5, 1959 at York, York Co., South Carolina.5 
Divorce* Robert Burrell Duncan and Janice Faye Lester were divorced on November 12, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rasie Tildon Walters obituary in the Mar 1, 2005 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Myrtle W. Duncan obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul A. Duncan obituary in the Mar 15, 2017 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the R.B. Duncan obituary in the Feb 20, 2022 edition.

Joseph H. Gray

M, b. August 10, 1818, d. May 11, 1894
FatherWilliam H./R. Gray b. circa 1790, d. circa 1846
MotherMary "Polly" Hale b. circa 1800
     Joseph H. Gray was buried at Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery (also known as Pine Creek Cemetery), near the junction of 753 and 611, Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on August 10, 1818 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Charity Lindsey on January 4, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.1 Joseph H. Gray died on May 11, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 75.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 135, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 214, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 121, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1854Farmer3
1860Farmer4
1880Farmer5

Family

Charity Lindsey b. October 3, 1822, d. March 22, 1905
Marriage*Joseph H. Gray married Charity Lindsey on January 4, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S3689] Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  8. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley1,2,3,4

M, b. April 20, 1914, d. March 24, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8932.5 Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on April 20, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4,6 He married Irma Ossie Walters, daughter of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3,7 Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley died on March 24, 1989 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.5,3,4,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 47, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farmer8

Family

Irma Ossie Walters b. July 29, 1911, d. August 5, 1978
Marriage*Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley married Irma Ossie Walters, daughter of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer, on December 17, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [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.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vernon Brammer Nolley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 11, 1943, d. March 20, 2004
FatherJacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley b. April 20, 1914, d. March 24, 1989
MotherIrma Ossie Walters1,6 b. July 29, 1911, d. August 5, 1978
     Vernon Brammer Nolley was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on December 11, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4 He married Phyllis Jane Sowers, daughter of James Arlo Sowers and Hazel Aliene McNeil, on December 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,8,2,9,3,5 Vernon Brammer Nolley married Wanda June Wray on June 19, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11 Vernon Brammer Nolley died on March 20, 2004 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.2,3,5 He Vernon Brammer Nolley, 60, of Pilot, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at his home. He was retired from Yellow Freight. Vernon had an endless love of farming. He owned and operated Nolleys Grocery and Farm Service as well as Terry's Fork Grocery. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Sowers Nolley; infant daughter, Tracy Lynn; brother-in-law, Kenneth R. Sowers. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wanda Wray Nolley; children and their spouses, Kimberly and Randall Nester, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, Lynette and Bryan Vest; grandchildren, Patrick Moran, Bryce and Carter Nolley, Macey Vest, Tyler Fenton; special loving uncle and aunt, Rasie and Katie Walters; forever father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arlo and Ailene Sowers; sisters-in-law and spouses, Dewaine and Joyce Smith, John and Karen O'Connor, Connie Sowers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Annie and Wilmer Harris, Ruth and Russell Young, Corine and R. K. Albert, Mary and Harold Mullins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thurman and Bonnie Wray, Herman and Eileen Wray, Rufus and Glenna Wray, Charlie and Settie Wray, Herbert and Judy Wray; several nieces, nephews and cousins; an endless amount of friends. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 21, 2004.2

Occupation

1965Truck driver1

Family 1

Phyllis Jane Sowers b. July 1, 1947, d. August 13, 1991
Marriage*Vernon Brammer Nolley married Phyllis Jane Sowers, daughter of James Arlo Sowers and Hazel Aliene McNeil, on December 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,8,2,9,3,5 
Children

Family 2

Wanda June Wray b. July 25, 1945, d. November 26, 2021
Marriage*Vernon Brammer Nolley married Wanda June Wray on June 19, 1993 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,11 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernon Brammer Nolley obituary in the Mar 21, 2004 edition.
  3. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rasie Tildon Walters obituary in the Mar 1, 2005 edition.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Jane Nolley obituary in the Aug 15, 1991 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the James Arlo Sowers obituary in the Jan 8, 2013 edition.
  10. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Wanda June Wray Nolley obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Record # 98-44.

Phyllis Jane Sowers1,2,3,4

F, b. July 1, 1947, d. August 13, 1991
FatherJames Arlo Sowers1,2,5,6,7,8 b. circa 1923, d. January 6, 2013
MotherHazel Aliene McNeil1,2,5,6,7,8 b. circa 1923, d. September 25, 2015
     Her Social Security Number was 230-62-6001.3 Phyllis Jane Sowers was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,10,8 She was born on July 1, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,10,8,3,4 She married Vernon Brammer Nolley, son of Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley and Irma Ossie Walters, on December 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,5,7,10,8 As of December 3, 1965,her married name was Nolley. Phyllis Jane Sowers died on August 13, 1991 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 44.9,2,10,8,3,11 She Phyllis Jane Nolley, age 44, of Rt. 1, died Tuesday, August. 13, 1991, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Vernon B. Nolley; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kimberly and Dale Moran, Floyd; Lynette D. Nolley, Pilot; one son and his fiancee, Corey L. Nolley and Susan D. Allen, Pilot; her parents, Arlo and Ailene Sowers, Pilot; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Dewaine Smith, Pilot; Karen and John OConnor, Elliston; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Connie Sowers, Pilot; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday from the Huffville Church conducted by the Rev. Claude Dove, the Rev. John Ingram and the Rev. Richard Ecklund with burial in the Huffville Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Huffville Church at 1:00 p.m. Thursday where friends may call. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 9:00 Thursday evening there. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Floyd County Fire Department Station 3. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. on August 15, 1991.2

Family

Vernon Brammer Nolley b. December 11, 1943, d. March 20, 2004
Marriage*She married Vernon Brammer Nolley, son of Jacob Clinton "Clint" Nolley and Irma Ossie Walters, on December 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,5,7,10,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Jane Nolley obituary in the Aug 15, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vernon Brammer Nolley obituary in the Mar 21, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenny Sowers obituary in the Aug 27, 2000 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the James Arlo Sowers obituary in the Jan 8, 2013 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Record # 98-44.

Rasie Tildon Walters1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 22, 1920, d. February 27, 2005
FatherRobert Trigg Walters1,2,8,9,10,3 b. May 22, 1881, d. August 18, 1962
MotherEtta Florence Wimmer1,2,8,9,10,3 b. March 9, 1885, d. January 17, 1970
     Rasie Tildon Walters was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 His Social Security Number was 230-16-8775.11 He was born on December 22, 1920 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,3,5,6,7,12 He married Katie Marie Flinchum on October 4, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,13 Rasie Tildon Walters died on February 27, 2005 at Virginia at age 84.1,11,6,12 He Rasie Tildon Walters, 84, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2005. A veteran of World War II, he served in the US Navy on the U.S.S. Brazier DE 345. Rasie was parts manager for many years for S.G. Wimmer and Son in Christiansburg, and he had a lifelong love of farming. Rasie was also a devoted member of Huffville United Methodist Church since childhood where he served as church treasurer for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Etta Walters; two sisters, Myrtle Duncan, Erma Nolley and their spouses; beloved nephew, Vernon Nolley; niece, Phyllis Nolley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Katie Walters; sister-in-law and husband, Ruby and Junior King; nephews and wives, Paul and Elfreeda Duncan, R.B. and Marilyn Duncan; niece, Wanda Nolley; special great-nephews, great-nieces and their spouses, Kimberly and Randall Nester, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, Lynette and Bryan Vest; other great-nephews, great-nieces and their spouses, Connie and Bob Walls, Gary and Rhonda Duncan, Gerald and Sharon Duncan, Martha and Gene Miller, David and Edith Anne Duncan; numerous great-great nieces and great-great nephews and many loving friends who cared for him during his time of healing and trial including his special friend, Jimmy Souther. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Huffville United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker and the Rev. Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements.
on March 1, 2005.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 25, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 16, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Farm laborer10

Family

Katie Marie Flinchum b. September 17, 1922, d. November 30, 2010
Marriage*Rasie Tildon Walters married Katie Marie Flinchum on October 4, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,13 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rasie Tildon Walters obituary in the Mar 1, 2005 edition.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Etta Wimmer Walters obituary in the Jan 19, 1970 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katie Flinchum Walters obituary in the Dec 2, 2010 edition.

Katie Marie Flinchum1,2

F, b. September 17, 1922, d. November 30, 2010
     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-2520.3 Katie Marie Flinchum was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on September 17, 1922 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.1,3 She married Rasie Tildon Walters, son of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer, on October 4, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,2 As of October 4, 1941,her married name was Walters.1 Katie Marie Flinchum died on November 30, 2010 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.3,2,6 She Katie Flinchum Walters, 88 of Pilot, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Rasie Walters; and a nephew and niece, Vernon and Phyllis Nolley. Survivors include her sister, Ruby King; niece, Connie Walls; nephews and spouses, Paul and Elfreeda Duncan, and R.B. and Marilyn Duncan; niece, Wanda Nolley; great-nephews and great-nieces and spouses, Gary and Rhonda Duncan, Gerald and Sharon Duncan, Martha and Gene Miller, Kimberly and Randall Nester, David and Edith Anne Duncan, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, and Lynette and Bryan Vest; numerous great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010, at Huffville United Methodist Church with the Reverend Darren Landon and Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Huffville United Methodist Church where the family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. The family wishes to give special thanks to Cline and Diane Wimmer for all of their help and loving care, and to several special friends and neighbors who are too numerous to name. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Katie Walters. on December 2, 2010.2

Family

Rasie Tildon Walters b. December 22, 1920, d. February 27, 2005
Marriage*She married Rasie Tildon Walters, son of Robert Trigg Walters and Etta Florence Wimmer, on October 4, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katie Flinchum Walters obituary in the Dec 2, 2010 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rasie Tildon Walters obituary in the Mar 1, 2005 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ada Rutherford1,2

F, b. October 14, 1912, d. November 20, 1975
     Ada Rutherford was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on October 14, 1912 at Smyth Co., Virginia.3,2,4 She married Herman Wimmer King, son of William Harris/Horace "Will" King and Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer, on June 30, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of June 30, 1934,her married name was King.4 Ada Rutherford died on November 20, 1975 at Radford, Virginia, at age 63.3,2

Family

Herman Wimmer King b. June 23, 1910, d. August 1, 1994
Marriage*She married Herman Wimmer King, son of William Harris/Horace "Will" King and Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer, on June 30, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Child
  • William Mark King5

Citations

  1. [S854] Patricia Harrington, "Wimmer Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 22 and Feb 10, 2002.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frances Gray1

F, b. circa 1819
FatherWilliam H./R. Gray b. circa 1790, d. circa 1846
MotherMary "Polly" Hale b. circa 1800
     Frances Gray was born circa 1819 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married James W. Boyd on April 5, 1854 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,1 As of April 5, 1854,her married name was Boyd.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 183, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 218, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 22, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 27, District 17, Carroll Co., Virginia6

Family

James W. Boyd b. circa 1835
Marriage*Frances Gray married James W. Boyd on April 5, 1854 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,1 
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. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3703] Mount Bethel Moravian Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Ruby Ileen Wimmer1

F, b. November 22, 1920, d. February 8, 1929
FatherEzra Parlee Wimmer1,2 b. September 22, 1890, d. July 27, 1975
MotherLaunah "Hannah" Rose1,2 b. July 28, 1891, d. May 30, 1973
     Ruby Ileen Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 22, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on February 8, 1929 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8.1,3,2

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Hazel Mae Wimmer1,2

F, b. February 24, 1919, d. July 22, 2005
FatherEzra Parlee Wimmer3,2,4,5,6,7,8 b. September 22, 1890, d. July 27, 1975
MotherLaunah "Hannah" Rose3,2,4,5,7,8 b. July 28, 1891, d. May 30, 1973
     Hazel Mae Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 24, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,2 She married Estel Clinton Jennings, son of William Wall Jennings and Willie D. Sowers, on December 23, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,2 As of December 23, 1943,her married name was Jennings. Hazel Mae Wimmer died on July 22, 2005 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, at age 86.2 She Hazel Mae Wimmer Jennings, 86, a resident of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, July 22, 2005, surrounded by her family, at the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, N.C. Mrs. Jennings was born February 24, 1919, in Floyd County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Ezra Parlee and Launah Rose Wimmer. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her joy in life came from caring for her home and family. Mrs. Jennings was preceded in death by her husband Estel Clinton Jennings, and her son Dennis Clinton Jennings. Survivors include her daughter, Nora Lee Jennings Saunders and her husband William A. Saunders of Kill Devil Hills, N.C; and her daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Jennings of Pilot, Va; her grandchildren, Deborah Anne Deringer, John R. Saunders and Jennifer J. Linder; her great-grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Deringer, Paige Marie Deringer, John R. Saunders, IV, Christine Elizabeth Saunders, Raegan Joy Linder and Dakota Holland. The family will join friends at the visitation Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, 1300 N. Franklin St. Christiansburg, VA. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. with the Rev. Layne Board officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003 or the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 60 Bay St. Suite 401, Staten Island, N.Y. 10301. Horne Funeral Service, 1300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, VA 24073, is serving the Jennings family. Online condolences may be sent to hornefuneralsevice.com
on July 24, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 101, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 83, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Estel Clinton Jennings b. August 25, 1915, d. July 12, 1971
Marriage*Hazel Mae Wimmer married Estel Clinton Jennings, son of William Wall Jennings and Willie D. Sowers, on December 23, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Mae Wimmer Jennings obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ezra P. Wimmer obituary in the Jul 31, 1975 edition.
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Launah R. Wimmer obituary in the May 31, 1973 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Clinton Jennings obituary in the Apr 20, 2005 edition.

Estel Clinton Jennings1,2,3,4

M, b. August 25, 1915, d. July 12, 1971
FatherWilliam Wall Jennings5,6 b. 1882, d. 1956
MotherWillie D. Sowers5,6 b. 1887, d. March 28, 1985
     Estel Clinton Jennings was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 He married Hazel Mae Wimmer, daughter of Ezra Parlee Wimmer and Launah "Hannah" Rose, on December 23, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,4 Estel Clinton Jennings died on July 12, 1971 at age 55.2

Occupation

1943Farmer5

Family

Hazel Mae Wimmer b. February 24, 1919, d. July 22, 2005
Marriage*Estel Clinton Jennings married Hazel Mae Wimmer, daughter of Ezra Parlee Wimmer and Launah "Hannah" Rose, on December 23, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Clinton Jennings obituary in the Apr 20, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Mae Wimmer Jennings obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.
  5. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willie D. Jennings obituary in an unknown newspaper.

Helen Louise Wimmer1

F, b. May 6, 1932, d. June 19, 1990
FatherEzra Parlee Wimmer1,2,3,4 b. September 22, 1890, d. July 27, 1975
MotherLaunah "Hannah" Rose1,3,4 b. July 28, 1891, d. May 30, 1973
     Helen Louise Wimmer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4395.7 She was born on May 6, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,1 As of July 31, 1954,her married name was Bell.1 She married George Lewis Bell, son of Lindsey Alfred Bell and Mary Ellen Poff, on July 31, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 Helen Louise Wimmer died on June 19, 1990 at Virginia at age 58.7,5 She Helen Wimmer Bell, age 58, of Rt. 6, died Tuesday, June 19, 1990, at your home. She is survived by her husband, George L. Bell; three daughters, Wanda Sue Bell; Ginger Lynn Devore; Brenda Lee Woody; a son, Donald Lewis Bell; a sister, Hazel Jennings; one brother, E. Kent Wimmer; three grandchildren; Christina Woody, Derik Woody; and Terry L. Epperly, Jr., all of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel conducted by the Rev. Jerry Gibson with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials may be made to the Christiansburg Resue Squad. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on June 20, 1990.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 46, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

George Lewis Bell b. February 22, 1929, d. July 22, 2004
Marriage*Helen Louise Wimmer married George Lewis Bell, son of Lindsey Alfred Bell and Mary Ellen Poff, on July 31, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children
  • Wanda Sue Bell6,8,9
  • Ginger Lynn Bell6,8,10,11
  • Brenda Lee Bell5,8,11
  • Donald Lewis "Donnie" Bell6,8,12

Citations

  1. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ezra P. Wimmer obituary in the Jul 31, 1975 edition.
  3. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Launah R. Wimmer obituary in the May 31, 1973 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Wimmer Bell obituary in the Jun 20, 1990 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
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