Isaac D. H. Wilson1,2

M, b. June, 1874
FatherFleming Valentine Wilson2 b. circa 1837, d. March 22, 1923
MotherCatherine Funk2 b. October, 1845, d. January 13, 1936
     Isaac D. H. Wilson was born in June, 1874 at Virginia.3 He married Virginia "Jennie" Unknown circa 1898.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 377, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 158, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3

Family

Virginia "Jennie" Unknown b. September, 1878
Marriage*Isaac D. H. Wilson married Virginia "Jennie" Unknown circa 1898.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. October 11, 1875, d. March 12, 1965
FatherFleming Valentine Wilson2,4 b. circa 1837, d. March 22, 1923
MotherCatherine Funk2,4 b. October, 1845, d. January 13, 1936
     Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 She was born on October 11, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 As of circa 1896,her married name was Grant.3 She married Ulysses Sylvester Grant circa 1896.3,4 Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson died on March 12, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.5,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 377, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 18, District 117, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3
1920Dwelling 71, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 17, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 30, District 91-20, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio8

Family

Ulysses Sylvester Grant b. August 25, 1875, d. January 5, 1929
Marriage*Minnie Frances "Minda" Wilson married Ulysses Sylvester Grant circa 1896.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lydia Wilson1

F, b. circa 1879, d. August 25, 1886
FatherFleming Valentine Wilson1 b. circa 1837, d. March 22, 1923
MotherCatherine Funk1 b. October, 1845, d. January 13, 1936
     Lydia Wilson was born circa 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on August 25, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 377, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

V. T. Wilson1

M, b. July 15, 1883
FatherFleming Valentine Wilson1 b. circa 1837, d. March 22, 1923
MotherCatherine Funk1 b. October, 1845, d. January 13, 1936
     V. T. Wilson was born on July 15, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Not enumerated with his family in the 1890 Floyd Co. Census in 1890.2

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Luemma Wilson1

F, b. circa 1888
FatherFleming Valentine Wilson1 b. circa 1837, d. March 22, 1923
MotherCatherine Funk1 b. October, 1845, d. January 13, 1936
     Luemma Wilson was born circa 1888 at Virginia.1 She Not enumerated with her family in the 1900 Census on June 22, 1900.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Anderson Lafayette Iddings1,2

M, b. October 11, 1864, d. September 11, 1951
FatherHenry B. Iddings2,1,3,4 b. August 9, 1834, d. December 13, 1924
MotherMartha J. Whitenack1,2,3,4 b. November 19, 1830, d. April 22, 1916
     Anderson Lafayette Iddings was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on October 11, 1864 at Virginia.5,1 He married Laura L. Whitenack, daughter of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on March 3, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 Anderson Lafayette Iddings died on September 11, 1951 at age 86.5,1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 316, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 416, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 141, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 79, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 158, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 82, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 100, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farm laborer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Laura L. Whitenack b. November 18, 1868, d. June 6, 1941
Marriage*Anderson Lafayette Iddings married Laura L. Whitenack, daughter of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on March 3, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wilsie Daniel Iddings death record.

Posie Jessie Ferris1,2,3,4

M, b. December 28, 1894, d. December 19, 1958
FatherValentine T. Ferris5,6,7,8,9 b. March 10, 1872, d. July 14, 1951
MotherLucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge5,6,7,8 b. August 27, 1867, d. April 4, 1922
     Posie Jessie Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PFC Co. 4th Engr. Trang. Regt. WWI."1,10,9,3 He P. Jesse Ferris, 64, died tonight in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are three sons, Joseph F., Frank L. and James E. Ferris, all of Roanoke; foster son, Garland Taylor, Penhook; four grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Lola Ferris, Miss Nannie Ferris, both of Raonoke; Mrs. Albert Light, Christiansburg; three brothers, Harvey L. Ferris, Check; W.K. Ferris, Salem, Coy Ferris, Copper Hill. Funeral will be held Sunday at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.10 He was born on December 28, 1894 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,3,4 He married Eliza Myrtle Carr, daughter of Joseph Samuel Carr and Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler, on September 8, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,9 Posie Jessie Ferris died on December 19, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.1,10,9,3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 159, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 177, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 170, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 126, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 168, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1928Farmer5
1930Farmer11
1940Road work laborer12

Family

Eliza Myrtle Carr b. January 5, 1895, d. March 30, 1934
Marriage*Posie Jessie Ferris married Eliza Myrtle Carr, daughter of Joseph Samuel Carr and Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler, on September 8, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the P. Jesse Ferris obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Fordsel Ferris obituary in the May 1, 2007 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Ferris obitutary in the Dec 13, 2015 edition.

William Kennis Ferris1,2,3,4

M, b. January 21, 1900, d. December 18, 1978
FatherValentine T. Ferris5,6,7,3,4 b. March 10, 1872, d. July 14, 1951
MotherLucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge5,6,7,3,4 b. August 27, 1867, d. April 4, 1922
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2602.8 William Kennis Ferris was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 He was born on January 21, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4 He married Jewell Rosetta Mayberry circa 1925.9,2,4 William Kennis Ferris died on December 18, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.8,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 159, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 177, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 170, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 42, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 171, District 119-33, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner9
1940Rayon mill spinner10

Family

Jewell Rosetta Mayberry b. May 8, 1902, d. July 28, 1993
Marriage*William Kennis Ferris married Jewell Rosetta Mayberry circa 1925.9,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jewell Mayberry Ferris obituary in the Jul 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [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.

Hettie Curtis/Curtes Hale1,2,3

F, b. September 4, 1892, d. June 9, 1954
FatherAndrew Jackson "Jack" Hale4,5,6,2 b. November 2, 1856, d. April 30, 1929
MotherElizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner4,5,6,2 b. April 6, 1864, d. June 23, 1952
     Hettie Curtis/Curtes Hale was buried at Webb-Hale Cemetery, Rt. 748, Turner's Creek Road, right off the road about 0.25 miles from I 40, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on September 4, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Sep 5, 1892.1,2,3 She died on June 9, 1954 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 61.1,2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 165, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 178, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 199, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3514] Webb Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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.

Billy Marshall Hale1,2,3,4

M, b. September 30, 1928, d. July 27, 2012
FatherDelaney Osbey Hale1,5,2 b. April 17, 1899, d. circa May 15, 1984
MotherFannie Gaye Blackwell5,2 b. May 10, 1899, d. May, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6931.6 Billy Marshall Hale was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 30, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jun 15, 1929.3,6 He married Frances Ellen Vest circa 1953.7 Billy Marshall Hale died on July 27, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.2,6,4 He Billy Marshall Hale, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord and join his loving wife, Frances, on Friday, July 27, 2012. Billy was also preceded in death by his mother and father, Fannie and Delaney Hale. Billy had worked as a hostler for the N & W Railroad. He was known for his passion for growing and selling tomatoes and had enjoyed RVing with his wife. Surviving are his son, Robert Marshall Hale and wife, Elaine, of Roanoke; daughters, Rebecca Hale Pritchard and husband, Randy, of Rocky Mount, N.C. and Janice Hale Rucker and husband, Sherman, of Palm Coast, Fla; grandchildren, Stephanie Pritchard, Brandon Rucker, Luke Hale, Randy Pritchard,Jr. and Kevin Pritchard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012, at First Church of the Brethren with Pastor Dava Hensley and the Rev. Chips Doyle officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Oakey's North Chapel, www.oakeys.com. on July 29, 2012.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 172, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Frances Ellen Vest b. July 5, 1933, d. June 2, 2010
Marriage*Billy Marshall Hale married Frances Ellen Vest circa 1953.7 
Children
  • Robert Marshall "Rob" Hale1,7,2,8
  • Rebecca Carolyn "Becky" Hale1,7,2,8
  • Janice Leigh Hale1,7,2,8

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Delaney O. Hale obituary in the May 30, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Marshall Hale obituary in the Jul 29, 2012 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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 Frances Vest Hale obituary in the Jun 4, 2010 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Frances Ellen Vest1,2

F, b. July 5, 1933, d. June 2, 2010
     Frances Ellen Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 5, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She married Billy Marshall Hale, son of Delaney Osbey Hale and Fannie Gaye Blackwell, circa 1953.1 As of circa 1953,her married name was Hale.1 Frances Ellen Vest died on June 2, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.1,3 She Frances Vest Hale, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mae Vest; and a nephew, Chuck McGhee. Frances was a member of the First Church of the Brethren. She was retired from Fink's Jewelers as an assistant manager and registered jeweler. Some years ago she drove a school bus for Roanoke County Schools. After retirement she enjoyed a part time job at Dippin Dots at Valley View Mall where she kept in touch with many of her mall walker friends. She loved to travel and was the happiest when taking her motor home to Myrtle Beach or Florida. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Billy M. Hale; three children and their spouses, Rob and Elaine Hale, of Roanoke, Becky and Randy Pritchard, of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Janice and Sherman Rucker, of Palm Coast, Fla; five grandchildren, Luke Hale, Stephanie, Randy and Kevin Pritchard, and Brandon Rucker; and her sister, Doris Martin and husband, Bob, of Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24017. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from the First Church of the Brethren. Pastor Dava Hensley will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on June 4, 2010.1

Family

Billy Marshall Hale b. September 30, 1928, d. July 27, 2012
Marriage*She married Billy Marshall Hale, son of Delaney Osbey Hale and Fannie Gaye Blackwell, circa 1953.1 
Children
  • Robert Marshall "Rob" Hale4,1,5,6
  • Rebecca Carolyn "Becky" Hale4,1,5,6
  • Janice Leigh Hale4,1,5,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Vest Hale obituary in the Jun 4, 2010 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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Delaney O. Hale obituary in the May 30, 2002 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Marshall Hale obituary in the Jul 29, 2012 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Asa Keith1

M, b. August 8, 1841, d. November 6, 1925
     Asa Keith was buried at White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, about 9 miles northwest of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on August 8, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Frances Lancaster circa 1866 at Virginia. Asa Keith died on November 6, 1925 at age 84.1

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Sarah Frances Lancaster
Marriage*Asa Keith married Sarah Frances Lancaster circa 1866 at Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S272] Edgar L. Vest, White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Esther Harriet "Hester" Wimmer1,2,3

F, b. December 19, 1897, d. May 29, 1918
FatherSamuel McDowell Richards1,2,3 b. circa 1861
MotherLucy Ellen Wimmer1,2,3 b. April 15, 1859, d. January 2, 1914
     Esther Harriet "Hester" Wimmer married Thomas Franklin "Tom" Mills, son of William Haden Mills and Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge.1,2,3,4 Esther Harriet "Hester" Wimmer was buried at Mills Cemetery, behind 9462 Sweet Annie Drive, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Mills. She was born on December 19, 1897 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 She died on May 29, 1918 at age 20; Died during childbirth.1,2,3,4

Family

Thomas Franklin "Tom" Mills b. April 27, 1898, d. August 10, 1967
Marriage*She married Thomas Franklin "Tom" Mills, son of William Haden Mills and Eliza Louis/Louise Aldridge.1,2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  4. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html

Lucy Ellen Wimmer1,2,3,4

F, b. April 15, 1859, d. January 2, 1914
FatherThomas J. Wimmer2,4 b. circa 1836
MotherHarriet Moore2,4 b. circa 1837
     Lucy Ellen Wimmer was buried at Shilling-Smith Cemetery (Huff Cemetery), Rt. 221 near Floyd Co. line, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on April 15, 1859 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Apr 18, 1868.5,3,4 She died on January 2, 1914 at Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 54.3,4

Family 1

Samuel McDowell Richards b. circa 1861
Children

Family 2
Child

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  6. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  7. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  8. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Lena "Dora" Stump1,2,3,4

F, b. April 3, 1900, d. October 5, 1958
FatherWilliam Joshua Stump5,1,6,4 b. January 28, 1876, d. April 9, 1939
MotherJulia Ann Bartlett5,1,6,4 b. November 22, 1876, d. February 29, 1948
     Dorothy Lena "Dora" Stump was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on April 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Tice.2 She married Troy Whitlow Tice, son of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, circa 1916.5,2,4 Dorothy Lena "Dora" Stump died on October 5, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 203, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 64, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 7, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 100, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Troy Whitlow Tice b. November 27, 1891, d. April 29, 1975
Marriage*Dorothy Lena "Dora" Stump married Troy Whitlow Tice, son of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, circa 1916.5,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  13. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Charles M. "Charlie" Iddings1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October, 1866, d. 1946
FatherHenry B. Iddings3,2,4,5 b. August 9, 1834, d. December 13, 1924
MotherMartha J. Whitenack2,3,4,5 b. November 19, 1830, d. April 22, 1916
     Charles M. "Charlie" Iddings was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born in October, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3 He married Agnes M. Nolley, daughter of Rufus T. Nolley and Catherine Weaver, on December 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 Charles M. "Charlie" Iddings died in 1946.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 316, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 416, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 165, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 82, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 128, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 71, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 126, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer6
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Agnes M. Nolley b. March, 1867, d. 1946
Marriage*Charles M. "Charlie" Iddings married Agnes M. Nolley, daughter of Rufus T. Nolley and Catherine Weaver, on December 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ralph Victor Iddings obituary in the Mar 5, 1987 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner1,2,3

F, b. March 5, 1879, d. December 25, 1965
FatherValentine Wise Conner4,1,5,2,3 b. March 12, 1856, d. March 24, 1940
MotherElzira Isabel Blankenship5,1,2,3 b. May 25, 1861, d. September 26, 1936
     Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,7 She was born on March 5, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,3,7 She married John Henry King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on December 31, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 As of December 31, 1902,her married name was King. Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner died on December 25, 1965 at Radford, Virginia, at age 86.4,6,3,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 174, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 212, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 34, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 165, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 243, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 59, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-69, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

John Henry King b. November 9, 1872, d. February 11, 1948
Marriage*Lavinia Ann "Visa" "Annie" Conner married John Henry King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Martha E. Ridgeway, on December 31, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie K. Gwaltney Akers obitutary in the Sep 14, 1996 edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Harry Ellis Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 15, 1895, d. August 5, 1936
FatherValentine Thrash Conner3,7,8 b. May 22, 1853, d. October 11, 1925
MotherKate Elma "Hatta" Tice3,7,2 b. September 22, 1872, d. July 20, 1954
     Harry Ellis Conner was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA SGT 88 CO TRANS CORPS."9,4 He was born on August 15, 1895 at Virginia.10 He died on August 5, 1936 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana, at age 40.2,9,4,6 He Funeral services were held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Kate E. Conner, 608 Tennessee street, Salem, Va., for her son, Harry Bills (should be Ellis) Conner, who died Wednesday in Evansville, Ind. Burial was In East Hill cemetery and was in charge of the American Legion. The deceased was a cousin of J. I. Clingenpeel, secretary of the Bluefield Coal and Coke company, this city, and has many relatives in this section. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Conner, of Evansville; his mother, Mrs. Kate Conner, of Salem; five sisters, Mrs. Gaynor Harman, of Christiansburg; Mrs. B. W. Wilkinson, of Clarksburg, Misses Mary and Josephine Conner, of Salem; Miss Eva Conner, of Richmond; and three brothers, Robert Conner, of Manila, P. I. Andrew Conner, of Welch and Tice Conner, of Salem. (he comitted suicide by hanging in the city jail) on August 9, 1936.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 217, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 61, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 12, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Western State Hospital, Staunton, Augusta Co., VirginiaEnumerated as an inmate in the state hospital12

Occupation

1920Railroad stenographer11

Citations

  1. [S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harry Bills Conner obituary in the Aug 9, 1936 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Valentine Thrash Conner obituary in the Oct 14, 1925 edition.
  9. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem 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=81&GRid=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&
  10. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

George Dewey Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 12, 1899, d. November 3, 1978
FatherJohn Van Buren Light7,2,5 b. August 9, 1873, d. November 13, 1937
MotherSusan June "Susie" Conner7,2,5 b. April 14, 1877, d. January 19, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-1202.8 George Dewey Light was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.9,5 He was born on August 12, 1899 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,3,5,6 He married Ethel Mae Howell, daughter of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, on July 31, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 George Dewey Light and Ethel Mae Howell were divorced on November 28, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 George Dewey Light died on November 3, 1978 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.8,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 158, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1920Dwelling 61, District 41, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

Ethel Mae Howell b. March 12, 1904, d. September 10, 1980
Marriage*George Dewey Light married Ethel Mae Howell, daughter of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, on July 31, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 
Divorce* George Dewey Light and Ethel Mae Howell were divorced on November 28, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 

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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml

Posey Lee Carr1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 25, 1892, d. June 23, 1963
FatherJohn William "Jack" Carr Jr.6,2 b. June 10, 1865, d. March 16, 1906
MotherMary Catherine Wilson6,7,2 b. April 24, 1868, d. May 23, 1944
     Posey Lee Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He was born on April 25, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,3 He married Lula Mable Holland, daughter of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on October 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Posey Lee Carr died on June 23, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 226, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 65, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 139, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 22, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farme laborer9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Lula Mable Holland b. October 25, 1898, d. December 11, 1966
Marriage*Posey Lee Carr married Lula Mable Holland, daughter of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on October 18, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Lyndon Carr obituary in the Nov 29, 2004 edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Wesley Carr obituary in the May 11, 2007 edition.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alton Carr obituary in the Jan 21, 1996 edition.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  18. [S327] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Green Family of Franklin County, Virginia.

Louella Ellen Carr1,2

F, b. July 10, 1895, d. July 24, 1934
FatherJohn William "Jack" Carr Jr.3,1,2 b. June 10, 1865, d. March 16, 1906
MotherMary Catherine Wilson3,4,1,2 b. April 24, 1868, d. May 23, 1944
     Louella Ellen Carr was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on July 10, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 She married Everette Zachariah Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on March 23, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 23, 1918,her married name was Craighead. Louella Ellen Carr died on July 24, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 39.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 226, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 157, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 56, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaLouella's husband Everette was not enumerated with the family7

Family

Everette Zachariah Craighead b. May, 1898, d. 1963
Marriage*Louella Ellen Carr married Everette Zachariah Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on March 23, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Louella Craighead death certificate.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Valentine Carr1

M, b. June, 1898
FatherJohn William "Jack" Carr Jr.2 b. June 10, 1865, d. March 16, 1906
MotherMary Catherine Wilson2 b. April 24, 1868, d. May 23, 1944
     Valentine Carr was born in June, 1898 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 226, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 83, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a boarder in the household of John H. Shockley1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

James London Manning1,2

M, b. January 2, 1876, d. March 23, 1946
FatherJoseph Robert Manning3,4,5,2 b. May, 1851, d. before April 14, 1930
MotherRachel Malinda Lester3,4,5,2 b. April, 1857
     James London Manning was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on January 2, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card and death certificate have a birth date of Jan 4, 1877.1,3,2 He married Estella Mae Hollins circa 1903.6,2 James London Manning died on March 23, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 165, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 238, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 135, District 125, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 33, District 5, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 219, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5
1910Policeman6
1930Policeman7

Family

Estella Mae Hollins b. May 30, 1885, d. October 26, 1956
Marriage*James London Manning married Estella Mae Hollins circa 1903.6,2 
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. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carrie Ella DeWeese1,2,3

F, b. October, 1879, d. October 13, 1965
FatherJohn William DeWeese4,5,2,3 b. October 23, 1853
MotherDotia Levicia Wilson4,5,2,3 b. April 1, 1856, d. December 31, 1926
     Carrie Ella DeWeese was born in October, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married Andrew Lewis Maxey on October 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of October 3, 1907,her married name was Maxey. Carrie Ella DeWeese died on October 13, 1965.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 376, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 230, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 339, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 219, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 404, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farm laborer7

Family

Andrew Lewis Maxey b. July 27, 1884, d. March 13, 1963
Marriage*Carrie Ella DeWeese married Andrew Lewis Maxey on October 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.

Okie Lee DeWeese1,2,3

F, b. July 3, 1887, d. January 8, 1977
FatherJohn William DeWeese2,1,3 b. October 23, 1853
MotherDotia Levicia Wilson1,2,3 b. April 1, 1856, d. December 31, 1926
     Okie Lee DeWeese was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 3, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Newton Hezekiah Wertz on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of December 25, 1905,her married name was Wertz. Okie Lee DeWeese died on January 8, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 211, District 135, Ward 1, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 260, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 181, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 145, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Family

Newton Hezekiah Wertz b. February 2, 1884, d. February 18, 1960
Marriage*Okie Lee DeWeese married Newton Hezekiah Wertz on December 25, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Wertz Webb obituary in the Jun 24, 2011 edition.
  9. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Wertz Agee obituary in the Jan 27, 2014 edition.

Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1870, d. May 3, 1949
FatherHenry B. Iddings2,3,5,6 b. August 9, 1834, d. December 13, 1924
MotherMartha J. Whitenack3,2,5,6 b. November 19, 1830, d. April 22, 1916
     Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,7,8 She was born on February 28, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone and death certificate have an impossible birth date of Feb 29, 1870.2,7,8 She married Rev. Delaware Meritt Whitenack, son of Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack and Mary Elizabeth Sisson, on January 3, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3,7 As of January 3, 1889,her married name was Whitenack. Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings died on May 3, 1949 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.3,7,8

Census Records

1870Dwelling 316, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 416, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 234, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 75, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 139, District 128, Ralaigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia13
1930Dwelling 1, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia14
1940Dwelling 45, District 119-40, Roanoke, Virginia15

Family

Rev. Delaware Meritt Whitenack b. January 1, 1867, d. September 25, 1944
Marriage*Enora Addie Mobie "Lenora" Iddings married Rev. Delaware Meritt Whitenack, son of Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack and Mary Elizabeth Sisson, on January 3, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [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&
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Nora Delia A. "Geelie" DeWeese1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. April 18, 1896, d. June 16, 1957
FatherJohn William DeWeese1,2,3,4,7 b. October 23, 1853
MotherDotia Levicia Wilson1,2,3,4,7 b. April 1, 1856, d. December 31, 1926
     Nora Delia A. "Geelie" DeWeese was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7 She was born on April 18, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She married Andrew Lewis "Andy" Wertz, son of Jacob William Wertz and Sarah Elizabeth Leffler, on May 14, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of May 14, 1923,her married name was Wertz. Nora Delia A. "Geelie" DeWeese died on June 16, 1957 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 85, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 54, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 47, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 245, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940School assistant janitor8

Family

Andrew Lewis "Andy" Wertz b. May 15, 1886, d. September 12, 1954
Marriage*Nora Delia A. "Geelie" DeWeese married Andrew Lewis "Andy" Wertz, son of Jacob William Wertz and Sarah Elizabeth Leffler, on May 14, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 

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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Beatrice Ellen Manning1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 14, 1879, d. January 18, 1951
FatherJoseph Robert Manning1,6,3,4 b. May, 1851, d. before April 14, 1930
MotherRachel Malinda Lester1,6,3,4 b. April, 1857
     Beatrice Ellen Manning was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 Her married name was Price.4 She married Samuel Price.4 Beatrice Ellen Manning was born on September 14, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birt date of Sep 13, 1878.1,4 She died on January 18, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 165, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 238, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Samuel Price
Marriage*Beatrice Ellen Manning married Samuel Price.4 

Citations

  1. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Leonard Joseph Manning1,2,3,4

M, b. March 4, 1881
FatherJoseph Robert Manning4,5 b. May, 1851, d. before April 14, 1930
MotherRachel Malinda Lester5 b. April, 1857
     Leonard Joseph Manning was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6 He married Bessie Della Anderson.7 Leonard Joseph Manning was born on March 4, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 14, 1882.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 238, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 251, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 328, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farm laborer5
1920Railroad brakeman2
1930Steam railroad brakeman1
1940Railroad brakeman8

Family

Bessie Della Anderson b. July 9, 1885, d. January 12, 1928
Marriage*Leonard Joseph Manning married Bessie Della Anderson.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  7. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.