Lillian Ann "Lillie" King1,2

F, b. December 16, 1888, d. July 11, 1967
FatherJoseph Robert "Joe Bob" King3,2 b. November 17, 1856, d. June 30, 1945
MotherDruscilla G. Hendricks3,2 b. August 7, 1859, d. April 25, 1942
     Lillian Ann "Lillie" King was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5,6 She FLOYD - Lillie A. King, 78, widow of Michael C. King, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Truman Vest, Check. Also surviving are five other daughters, Mrs. Truman Vest, Mrs. Robert Hix, Vinton, Mrs. W. E. Wright, Miss Emma King, Roanoke, Mrs. Paul Flinchum, Columbia, S.C.; two sons, L. B. King, Vinton, Earl King, Check; two sisters, Mrs. James Carr, Mrs. Elliott Love, Check; a brother, Robert King, Floyd. The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Smith's Chapel with burial in Wilson Cemetery.6 She was born on December 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5,7 She married Michael C. "Mike" King, son of John King and Emaline Iddings, on January 3, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 Lillian Ann "Lillie" King died on July 11, 1967 at age 78.1,4,5,7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Michael C. "Mike" King b. October 30, 1873, d. December 12, 1956
Marriage*Lillian Ann "Lillie" King married Michael C. "Mike" King, son of John King and Emaline Iddings, on January 3, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lillie A. King.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lillie A. King obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma L. King obituary in the Nov 2, 2016 edition.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Wright obituary in the May 10, 2001 edition.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael C. King obituary in an unknown edition.

Infant Vest

M, b. December 20, 1934, d. December 21, 1934
FatherTruman Vest1,2,3,4 b. April 15, 1912, d. March 15, 1996
MotherDormal L. King1,2,4 b. March 14, 1912, d. September 5, 1979
     Infant Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 20, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He died on December 21, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Clinton "Clint" Foster1,2,3,4

M, b. August 4, 1914, d. October 13, 2003
FatherElmer Cleveland Foster1,5,3,4,6 b. October 1, 1887, d. October 15, 1960
MotherMaude Hilda Jewell1,5,3,4,7,6 b. July 20, 1890, d. August 10, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0237.8 Clinton "Clint" Foster was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,2 He was born on August 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 3, 1914.1,2,3,4,8 He married Ruby E. Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on December 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,10,11,3,4,12 Clinton "Clint" Foster died on October 13, 2003 at Virginia at age 89.9,8 He FOSTER, CLINTON, 89, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Maude Jewell Foster; his wife, Ruby Foster; son, David Foster; grandson, Michael Foster; brothers and sisters, Marvin, Edward, Blaine, Illa, Clyde, Irene, Wanda and Georgie. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, John and Sue Foster of Radford and Hilda Argabright of Roanoke; daughter-in-law and spouse, Mary and Bill Pleasants of Shawsville; grandchildren and spouses, Timothy and Drema Foster, Margaret and Allen Sisson, Melissa and Brian Jones; great-grandchildren, Ava Foster, Christopher, Adam, Kendall and Scarlett Sisson, Isaac and Erica Jones and John Timothy "J.T." Foster; and great-great-grandchild, Katlin Buckner. He is also survived by many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Carilion Family Practice in Shawsville as well as the progressive care nursing staff at New River Valley Medical Center for their kindness and compassion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2003, at the Crockett Springs United Methodist Church in Shawsville with Rev. Don Baldwin and Rev. Emory Tarpley officiating. Interment will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, 2780 Crockett Springs Road, Shawsville, Va. 24162. The Foster family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) on October 14, 2003.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 147, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1937Farmer1
1940Farmer13

Family

Ruby E. Vest b. December 23, 1913, d. April 1, 2002
Marriage*Clinton "Clint" Foster married Ruby E. Vest, daughter of Albert Washington Vest and Wilda Archester McNeil, on December 31, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,10,11,3,4,12 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Georgie Cleo Foster Wimmer obituary in the Jan 10, 2002 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elmer C. Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Maude H. Foster.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Foster obitutary in the Oct 14, 2003 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Foster obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Vest Willis obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie Hampton Vest obituary in the Aug 25, 2016 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael Joseph Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  16. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David Gardner Foster obituary in an undated edition.

David Gardner Foster1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 21, 1939, d. January 24, 1984
FatherClinton "Clint" Foster1,6,7,8,2,3,9,4,10 b. August 4, 1914, d. October 13, 2003
MotherRuby E. Vest1,6,7,8,2,3,9,4,10 b. December 23, 1913, d. April 1, 2002
     David Gardner Foster was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4 His Social Security Number was 226-50-6298.11 He David Gardner Foster, age 44, died Tuesday morning, January 24, 1984, near Shawsville. He is survived by his wife, Mary Foster, two daughters, Margaret Sisson, Melissa Foster, two sons, Michael Foster, Timothy Foster, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Foster, one grandchild, all of Shawsville. Burial will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery.4 He was born on October 21, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,2,3,11 He married Mary Lee Willis, daughter of Earnest Calvin Willis and Gertrude Irene Wilson, on December 24, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 David Gardner Foster died on January 24, 1984 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 44; Died in an automobile accident.7,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 147, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1959Farmer1

Family

Mary Lee Willis b. August 21, 1941, d. March 29, 2020
Marriage*David Gardner Foster married Mary Lee Willis, daughter of Earnest Calvin Willis and Gertrude Irene Wilson, on December 24, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David Gardner Foster obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Willis Foster Pleasants obituary in the Apr 1, 2020 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Foster obitutary in the Oct 14, 2003 edition.
  7. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Foster obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael Joseph Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S881] VA Montgomery Co., Register 12, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S937] VA Montgomery Co., Register 11, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Mary Lee Willis1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 21, 1941, d. March 29, 2020
FatherEarnest Calvin Willis1,7,3,8,9,4,6,10,11 b. June 14, 1913, d. July 13, 1994
MotherGertrude Irene Wilson1,7,3,8,9,4,6,10,11 b. April 13, 1915, d. November 4, 2007
     Mary Lee Willis was born on August 21, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 She married David Gardner Foster, son of Clinton "Clint" Foster and Ruby E. Vest, on December 24, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of December 24, 1959,her married name was Foster. As of May 23, 1985,her married name was Pleasants.6 Mary Lee Willis married William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants on May 23, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,7,8,9,4,6 Mary Lee Willis died on March 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 78.4 She On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Mary Willis Foster Pleasants, 78, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 21, 1941, to the late Earnest and Gertrude Willis of Floyd, Va. She worked many years as a nurse at Community Hospital and Richfield Nursing Home. She was also a manager for many years at Brookemead Home for Adults in Shawsville. She also had a degree in Cosmetology where she operated a beauty shop at her home. She was a member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Surviving Mary is her brother, Monroe Willis and wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Faye Pleasants; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Allen Sisson; son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Drema Foster; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Jones Foster and John Foster of Indiana; stepdaughter, Sharon Michaels and husband, John; grandchildren, Christopher Sisson and (wife, Leslie), Adam Sisson and (wife, Amber), Kendall Sisson and Scarlett Sisson; Isaac Jones and (wife, Sara), John Timothy (JT) Foster; stepgranddaughter, Crystal Noel and husband, Jimmy; great-granddaughters, Charlotte Sisson and Rayley Anne Sisson; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Buckner, Rheygan Flowers, Irvin Allen Flowers; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Aria, P. Jayden, and E. Lucas Noel; and many more nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Gertrude Willis; her first husband, David Gardner Foster; her son, Michael Joseph Foster; two granddaughters, Erica Lauren Jones and Ava Elaine Foster; stepson, Jimmy W. Pleasants and her second husband, William "Bill" Pleasants. on April 1, 2020.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 95, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family 1

David Gardner Foster b. October 21, 1939, d. January 24, 1984
Marriage*Mary Lee Willis married David Gardner Foster, son of Clinton "Clint" Foster and Ruby E. Vest, on December 24, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Family 2

William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants b. July 3, 1937, d. November 25, 2019
Marriage*Mary Lee Willis married William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants on May 23, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,7,8,9,4,6 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Willis Foster Pleasants obituary in the Apr 1, 2020 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earnest Calvin Willis obituary in the Jul 14, 1994 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael Joseph Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  10. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the From the Monroe Manford Willis obituary obituary.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Vest Foster obituary in the Apr 3, 2002 edition.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the David Gardner Foster obituary in an undated edition.
  14. [S936] VA Montgomery Co., Register 9, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S881] VA Montgomery Co., Register 12, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  17. [S937] VA Montgomery Co., Register 11, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Gertrude Irene Wilson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 13, 1915, d. November 4, 2007
FatherJohn Robert Philander Wilson6,7,1,3,4,5 b. December 4, 1876, d. November 22, 1954
MotherMinnie Florence Light6,7,1,3,4,5 b. October 1, 1886, d. December 24, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3305.8 Gertrude Irene Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9 She was born on April 13, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,8,4,9,5 As of August 18, 1935,her married name was Willis. She married Earnest Calvin Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on August 18, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Gertrude Irene Wilson died on November 4, 2007 at Virginia at age 92.3,8,9 She Gertrude Irene Willis, 92, of Shawsville passed away Sunday November 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philander and Minnie Wilson; husband Earnest Calvin Willis; grandsons Kevin Willis and Michael Foster; brothers Calvin Wilson and Eugene Wilson; sisters Tidy Hale and Vallie Hale. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Monroe and Barbara Willis, Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bill Pleasants, Shawsville; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. on November 6, 2007.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 154, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 106, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 58, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 95, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Earnest Calvin Willis b. June 14, 1913, d. July 13, 1994
Marriage*Gertrude Irene Wilson married Earnest Calvin Willis, son of George Washington Willis and Maggie May "Madgie" Conner, on August 18, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Irene Willis obituary in the Nov 6, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earnest Calvin Willis obituary in the Jul 14, 1994 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kevin Dwayne Willis obituary in the May 3, 2002 edition.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Destiny Willis first birthday announcement in the Oct 24, 2002 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Willis Foster Pleasants obituary in the Apr 1, 2020 edition.
  17. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the Monroe Manford Willis obituary.
  18. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  19. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael Joseph Foster obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the From the Monroe Manford Willis obituary obituary.

Mary Lorene Graham1

F, b. March 29, 1943, d. October 15, 2004
FatherArchie Vivan Graham2,3,1,4,5 b. June 27, 1919, d. July 24, 1991
MotherMary Virginia Lucas3,1,4,5 b. September 26, 1922, d. August 18, 1987
     Mary Lorene Graham married James Lee "Jimmie" Sowder, son of Frank Lewis Sowder and Iva Vest.4 Mary Lorene Graham was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 225-58-7884.6 She and James Lee "Jimmie" Sowder were divorced.4 Mary Lorene Graham married Fred Quesenberry.2,3,5 Her married name was Quesenberry. Her married name was Sowder. Mary Lorene Graham was born on March 29, 1943.3,6 She died on October 15, 2004 at age 61.3,6 She Lorene Graham Quesenberry, 61, of Floyd, received the blessing of healing and relief ending her courageous battle with cancer on Friday October 15, 2004. Lorene was born on March 29, 1943 to the late Archie and Virginia Graham. She was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and leaves behind many close friends. Survivors include her husband, Fred Quesenberry of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald W. and Katy Sowder of Chesapeake; granddaughter, Nicole L. Whitlock of Chesapeake; and foster brother, Donald E. Snavely of Copper Hill. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday October 18, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry and the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
on October 17, 2004.3

Family 1

Fred Quesenberry
Marriage*She married Fred Quesenberry.2,3,5 

Family 2

James Lee "Jimmie" Sowder
Marriage*Mary Lorene Graham married James Lee "Jimmie" Sowder, son of Frank Lewis Sowder and Iva Vest.4 
Divorce* Mary Lorene Graham and James Lee "Jimmie" Sowder were divorced.4 
Child
  • Gerald W. Sowder3,4

Citations

  1. [S774] Kathryn L. Sowder, "Archie Graham Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 2002 and Jul 2002.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie V. Graham obitutary in the Jul 26, 1991 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorene Graham Quesenberry obituary in the Oct 17, 2004 edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Mary Virginia Graham.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Archie Vivan Graham1

M, b. June 27, 1919, d. July 24, 1991
FatherWilliam Thomas "Tom" Graham2,1,3,4 b. June 17, 1879, d. April 24, 1957
MotherNancy Jane "Nannie" Poff2,1,3,4 b. April 30, 1879, d. October 14, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9620.5 Archie Vivan Graham was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on June 27, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7 He married Mary Virginia Lucas on March 23, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,9 Archie Vivan Graham died on July 24, 1991 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.6,7 He CHECK - Archie V. Graham, age 72, died Wednesday July 24, 1991 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lorene and Fred Quesenberry, Floyd; a foster son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Patsy Snavely, Copper Hill; a brother, Lonnie Graham, Check; two sisters, Nettie Graham , Check and Elva Jones ,Salem; two grandchildren and two nieces. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Restvale Cemetery with Jerry Yopp officiating. on July 26, 1991.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 30, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 175, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 60, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Mary Virginia Lucas b. September 26, 1922, d. August 18, 1987
Marriage*Archie Vivan Graham married Mary Virginia Lucas on March 23, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S774] Kathryn L. Sowder, "Archie Graham Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 2002 and Jul 2002.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Lonnie Graham obituary in the Nov 1, 2003 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Archie V. Graham obitutary in the Jul 26, 1991 edition.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Mary Virginia Graham.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorene Graham Quesenberry obituary in the Oct 17, 2004 edition.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Mary Virginia Lucas1

F, b. September 26, 1922, d. August 18, 1987
     Mary Virginia Lucas was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on September 26, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She married Archie Vivan Graham, son of William Thomas "Tom" Graham and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Poff, on March 23, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of March 23, 1942,her married name was Graham. Mary Virginia Lucas died on August 18, 1987 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.2,3

Family

Archie Vivan Graham b. June 27, 1919, d. July 24, 1991
Marriage*She married Archie Vivan Graham, son of William Thomas "Tom" Graham and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Poff, on March 23, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S774] Kathryn L. Sowder, "Archie Graham Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 2002 and Jul 2002.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Mary Virginia Graham.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorene Graham Quesenberry obituary in the Oct 17, 2004 edition.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Mary Jane Yates1

F, b. October 2, 1838, d. November 29, 1928
FatherStephen Yates1,2 b. February 27, 1796, d. July 27, 1854
MotherMary "Polly" Terry1,2 b. December 1, 1796, d. July 27, 1876
     Mary Jane Yates was buried at George Yates Cemetery, Rt. 777, about 300 yards south of Rt. 58, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on October 2, 1838 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3 She married George Washington "Big" Yates, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on January 21, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 Mary Jane Yates died on November 29, 1928 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 90.1,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 634, Northern District, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 54, Mayo Township, Patrick Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 312, District 158, Mayo Township, Patrick Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 46, District 61, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 37, District 79, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 116, District 126, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia8

Family

George Washington "Big" Yates b. November 7, 1838, d. May 27, 1922
Marriage*Mary Jane Yates married George Washington "Big" Yates, son of John Yeardley Yates and Elizabeth Feline Lipford, on January 21, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6325] Yates Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [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. [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James W. Yates death certificate.
  11. [S608] Rorer Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2996943&id=I2081

Dianne Gwyn "Diana" Sowder1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 6, 1964, d. November 15, 1985
FatherThomas Lewis "Tommy" Sowder1,2,4,6
MotherJuanna "Ann" Vest1,2,4,6
     Dianne Gwyn "Diana" Sowder Dianne Sowder Midkiff, age 21, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 1985, in an automobile accident. She is survived by her husband, Larry W. Midkiff, Floyd; her mother, Ann V. Sowder, Copper Hill; her father, Thomas L. Sowder, Check; one brother, Michael Douglas Sowder, Check; her paternal grandmother, Iva V. Sowder, Check; her maternal grandmother, Irene W. Vest, Check; and her mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Midkiff, Floyd. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery.4 She was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4,6,8 She was born on January 6, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,3,6,8,5 She married Larry Wayne Midkiff on June 25, 1983 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,6,8 As of June 25, 1983,her married name was Midkiff. Dianne Gwyn "Diana" Sowder died on November 15, 1985 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 21.7,2,3,4,6,8

Family

Larry Wayne Midkiff
Marriage*She married Larry Wayne Midkiff on June 25, 1983 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,6,8 

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Dianne Sowder Midkiff.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dianne Sowder Midkiff obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  8. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com