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James Ralph Poff Jr.^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 20, 1942, d. April 10, 2024

Father

James Ralph Poff Sr.^1,6,2,3,5 b. March 29, 1918, d. July 28, 1973

Mother

Hettie Virginia Craighead^1,6,2,3,5 b. January 25, 1922, d. July 18, 2004

James Ralph Poff Jr. James "Ralph" Poff, 81, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1942, to the late Ralph and Hettie Poff of Roanoke. Ralph is survived by his wife, Connie L. Poff; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Lynda Poff and Jonathon and Erin Poff; grandchildren, Olivia and Jackson Poff; his sister, Charlotte Poff; sister and her husband, Lucy and Ray Drain; brother and his wife, Marvin and Martha Poff; brother and his wife, Norman and Lani Poff; and brother-in-law, Horace Light. Ralph worked in the Hydro Department for Appalachian Power for many years. He was an active member of the Kazim and served in many capacities, most recently the director's staff. Ralph had a spirit of generosity and service to his family and community which he was able to fulfill through his family and Kazim family. Ralph was an adoring grandfather and took pride in making Olivia and Jackson laugh. They brought out his sense of humor and sneaky wit that would spur laughter throughout the room. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.⁵ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 20, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Connie Lou Light on January 22, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Ralph Poff Jr. died on April 10, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.⁵

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 30, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Family

Connie Lou Light

Marriage*

James Ralph Poff Jr. married Connie Lou Light on January 22, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Stephen Darrell Poff^7,8,9,5
Jonathon Samuel Poff^7,8,9,5

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Craighead Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the James Ralph Poff obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rita Jean Stump obituary in the Mar 23, 2009 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Horace Light, Sr., obitutary in the Aug 10, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Wertz Light obitutary in the Sep 1, 1993 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Goodwin wedding announcement in the Apr 25, 2004 edition.

Lewis Ivan Poff^1,2

M, b. July 27, 1956, d. June 27, 1975

Father

James Ralph Poff Sr.^3,4,1 b. March 29, 1918, d. July 28, 1973

Mother

Hettie Virginia Craighead^3,4,1 b. January 25, 1922, d. July 18, 2004

Lewis Ivan Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 27, 1956 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on June 27, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 18; Died in an auto accident.^1,2

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Craighead Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rita Jean Stump obituary in the Mar 23, 2009 edition.

Tangie Lynn Radford^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}

F, b. June 10, 1965, d. November 16, 2009

Father

David Radford^{1,11,3,6,12,13} b. January 28, 1945, d. July 25, 2024

Mother

Lindal Darnell Martin^1,11,3,6,12 b. May 29, 1942, d. May 27, 1998

Tangie Lynn Radford was buried at Williams Cemetery, on hillside at intersection of Rt. 860 & Rt. 680, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 223-06-3372.¹⁴ She was born on June 10, 1965 at Radford, Virginia.^{1,3,5,6,8,9,14} She married Tony Ray Vest, son of Thurman Ray Vest and Judy Carol Mallory, on September 30, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of September 30, 1983,her married name was Vest. Tangie Lynn Radford and Tony Ray Vest were divorced on June 8, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ As of June 26, 1995,her married name was Wirt.³ Tangie Lynn Radford married Steven Lewis Wirt, son of James Lloyd Wirt and Peggy Jacqueline Linkous, on June 26, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; This was Steven's third marriage.³ Tangie Lynn Radford and Steven Lewis Wirt were divorced on April 18, 2000 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Tangie Lynn Radford died on November 16, 2009 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 44.^6,8,14,10 She Tangie Lynn Radford, 44, of Floyd, Va., went to be home with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2009. She was born on June 10, 1965. Ms. Radford is preceded in death by her mother, Lindal Radford. Surviving are her father, David Radford (Arlene); her daughter, Heather Rose Vest; her son, Aaron David Ray Vest; sisters, Lisa Radford and Pam Snead (Ross); her beloved grandchildren, Quinton, Markelle, and Rayshawn Vest; along with her devoted companion, Steve Beaver. There are numerous surviving nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Interment will follow in the Williams Cemetery. on November 19, 2009.⁶

Family 1

Tony Ray Vest

Marriage*

She married Tony Ray Vest, son of Thurman Ray Vest and Judy Carol Mallory, on September 30, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5

Divorce*

Tangie Lynn Radford and Tony Ray Vest were divorced on June 8, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷

Children

Heather Rose Vest^15,5,6,12
Aaron David Ray Vest^5,6,12

Family 2

Steven Lewis Wirt

Marriage*

Tangie Lynn Radford married Steven Lewis Wirt, son of James Lloyd Wirt and Peggy Jacqueline Linkous, on June 26, 1995 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia; This was Steven's third marriage.³

Divorce*

Tangie Lynn Radford and Steven Lewis Wirt were divorced on April 18, 2000 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

Citations

[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1014] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Chancery Records of Floyd Co Virginia, Chancery Ref # F-2149.
[S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 95-46.
[S1014] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Chancery Records of Floyd Co Virginia, Chancery Ref # CH00-38.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tangie Lynn Radford obituary in the Nov 19, 2009 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S13307] Williams Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lindal Martin Radford obituary in the May 29, 1998 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Aaron Vest birthday announcement in the Aug 24, 1989 edition.
[S7672] Mayberry Funeral Home, online http://maberryfuneralhome.blogspot.com, From the David Radford obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S116] Floyd Press, From an article about the Floyd County High School graduates of 2002.

Mary Ann Crowder¹

F, b. April, 1850, d. 1909

Father

George Crowder^2,3,1 b. circa 1827, d. circa 1863

Mother

Jane Elmore^2,3,1 b. circa 1826

Mary Ann Crowder was born in April, 1850 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married James Edward Crawford on May 11, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 11, 1871,her married name was Crawford. Mary Ann Crowder died in 1909 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁴

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 212, District 1, Alleghany Co., Virginia

1860

Dwelling 403, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 72, District 25, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

James Edward Crawford b. October, 1825, d. April 6, 1906

Marriage*

Mary Ann Crowder married James Edward Crawford on May 11, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

James Harvey Crawford+^5,6,7 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938
William Henry Crawford+⁵ b. July 15, 1873, d. December 5, 1939
Wilsona Belle "Sonia" Crawford+^5,6,8 b. November 4, 1874, d. April 7, 1950
Thomas Benton Crawford+^5,6,8 b. May 11, 1877, d. 1940
Mary Florence Crawford+^5,9,10,8 b. March 28, 1880, d. February 24, 1937
Arena Paford "Rena" Crawford+^6,9,8,7 b. December 1, 1882, d. September 11, 1959
Pearl Laura Crawford^9,6,10,7 b. March 25, 1885, d. January 22, 1940
Lewis Osborn Crawford+^6,9,8 b. November 20, 1886, d. May 2, 1945
Lillie Crawford¹¹ b. circa 1889, d. December 2, 1892
Charles Harrison Crawford+^6,9 b. September 8, 1893, d. January 26, 1983

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S2539] James Trenor, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60157/person/-1835811213
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.

Frank Alton Vest^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 25, 1928, d. October 18, 2012

Father

James Clarence Vest^{1,2,7,8,9,4,10} b. June 12, 1900, d. September 13, 1959

Mother

Nina Gay Burgess^1,2,7,8,4,10 b. November 7, 1896, d. February 22, 1987

Frank Alton Vest was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 25, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Violet Christene Thomas on October 9, 1953 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Frank Alton Vest died on October 18, 2012 at Virginia at age 84.⁴ He Frank Alton Vest, 84, of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, James Clarence and Nina Burgess Vest; and brothers, Marvin Harless Vest and Freddie Lee and wife, Shelby Vest. Alton is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christene Thomas Vest; sons, Marvin Darrell Vest (Glenna), Rick Alton Vest (Teresa), James Vernon Vest, and Timothy Clark Vest; grandchildren, Mandie Bishop (Travis), Justin Vest (Iris), Ricky Alton Vest Jr. (Meredith), Tony Vest, and Lance Vest; great-grandchildren, Charity Bishop, Addison Vest, Garrett Alton Vest, Ella Bishop; sisters, Ina Wood (Herbert), Lorine Huff (David), Claudine Haynes (Don); sister-in-law, Ruby Vest; and several special nieces and nephews. Alton was a long time member of Topeco Church of the Brethren. The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice of Salem for their caring support over the past few months. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at Topeco Church of the Brethren, officiated by the Rev. Mike Varner, and grandson/Youth Pastor Ricky Vest Jr. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amedisys Hospice of Salem, 1312 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. on October 20, 2012.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 181, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 364, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1953

Mechanic¹

Family

Violet Christene Thomas b. June 22, 1933, d. July 11, 2018

Marriage*

Frank Alton Vest married Violet Christene Thomas on October 9, 1953 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5

Children

Marvin Darrell Vest^11,2,12,4,5
Ricky Alton Vest Sr.^11,2,4,5
James Vernon Vest^2,4,5
Timothy Clark Vest^2,3,4,5

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 95-40.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Alton Vest obituary in the Oct 20, 2012 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christene T. Vest obituary in the Jul 14, 2018 edition.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freddy L. Vest obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
[S3196] Radford News Journal, From the James Clarence Vest obituary in the Sep 15, 1959 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Garrett Alton Vest birth announcement in the Aug 14, 2010 edition.

Violet Christene Thomas^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1933, d. July 11, 2018

Violet Christene Thomas was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 22, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Frank Alton Vest, son of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on October 9, 1953 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 As of October 9, 1953,her married name was Vest. Violet Christene Thomas died on July 11, 2018 at Virginia at age 85.⁴ She Christene T. Vest, 85 of Floyd, Va., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Alton Vest and sister, Marcella Whitlow. She was a life time member of Topeco Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her sons, Darrell Vest (Glenna), Ricky Vest (Teresa), James Vest, Timothy Vest; brother-in-law, Bill Whitlow; sisters-in-law, Ina Wood (Herbert), Claudine Haynes (Don), Lorine Huff (David); five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in the Topeco Cemetery. on July 14, 2018.⁴

Family

Frank Alton Vest b. March 25, 1928, d. October 18, 2012

Marriage*

She married Frank Alton Vest, son of James Clarence Vest and Nina Gay Burgess, on October 9, 1953 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4

Children

Marvin Darrell Vest^6,2,7,5,4
Ricky Alton Vest Sr.^6,2,5,4
James Vernon Vest^2,5,4
Timothy Clark Vest^2,3,5,4

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 95-40.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christene T. Vest obituary in the Jul 14, 2018 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Alton Vest obituary in the Oct 20, 2012 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Garrett Alton Vest birth announcement in the Aug 14, 2010 edition.

Eliza Jane Crowder^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 20, 1851, d. January 2, 1926

Father

George Crowder^1,2,5,3 b. circa 1827, d. circa 1863

Mother

Jane Elmore^1,2,5,3 b. circa 1826

Eliza Jane Crowder was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,6 She was born on May 20, 1851 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married John Lewis Crowder, son of Abel Crowder and Caroline Drummond, on December 28, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia; Marriage date may alos be Dec 27, 1871.^2,1,3,4 Eliza Jane Crowder died on January 2, 1926 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,3

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 403, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1880

Dwelling 307, District 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 417, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 93, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 383, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

John Lewis Crowder b. October 10, 1848, d. October 2, 1923

Marriage*

Eliza Jane Crowder married John Lewis Crowder, son of Abel Crowder and Caroline Drummond, on December 28, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia; Marriage date may alos be Dec 27, 1871.^2,1,3,4

Children

Joseph M. Crowder+^1,12,8 b. circa 1872, d. February 9, 1907
Florence Alma Crowder+^1,8,13,14,3 b. July 31, 1874, d. May 23, 1940
James Abel Crowder+^1,8,3,4,14 b. August 20, 1876, d. October 28, 1937
Eliza Louise "Lizy" "Lucy" Crowder+^8,4 b. March 17, 1878, d. October 7, 1914
John Henry Crowder^8,9 b. October 8, 1879, d. January 23, 1908
Georgia Anna Crowder+^1,9,15,16 b. October 9, 1880, d. August 31, 1958
Frank Watson Crowder+^1,9,14,3,4 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 9, 1934
Virginia "Jennie" Crowder+^9,10,14,15 b. April, 1889, d. December 31, 1927

Citations

[S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S3866] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S12528] Covington Virginian, From the J. L. Crowder obituary in the Oct 3, 1923 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S12528] Covington Virginian, From the Georgia Anna Merritt obituary in the Sep 2, 1958 edition.

Sarah A. "Sally" Crowder^1,2

F, b. April 30, 1857

Father

George Crowder^1,2 b. circa 1827, d. circa 1863

Mother

Jane Elmore^1,2 b. circa 1826

Sarah A. "Sally" Crowder I believe this marriage is for Sarah A. Crowder, daughter of George and Jane Elmore. On the marriage record her parents are listed as George and Eliza, but the marriage was held at the home of her brother Benton Crowder by F. C. C. Drewry. She was born on April 30, 1857 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She married Strawder Hellems, son of John Hellems and Rebecca Unknown, on September 26, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of September 26, 1876,her married name was Hellems.

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 403, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 77, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her brother Benton³

Family

Strawder Hellems b. circa 1817, d. August 13, 1889

Marriage*

Sarah A. "Sally" Crowder married Strawder Hellems, son of John Hellems and Rebecca Unknown, on September 26, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Joel Elmore Crowder^1,2

M, b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Father

George Crowder^1,2,3 b. circa 1827, d. circa 1863

Mother

Jane Elmore^1,2,3 b. circa 1826

Joel Elmore Crowder was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 7, 1858 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 He married Elmira Maria Crawford, daughter of Daniel Watson Crawford and Sarah S. Unknown, on April 25, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Joel Elmore Crowder married Mattie R. "Martha" Beard, daughter of Anthony Beard and Martha Unknown, on January 1, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia; Joseph E. Crowder is the name he used on his first marriage license.² Joel Elmore Crowder and Mattie R. "Martha" Beard were divorced before September 13, 1913.¹ Joel Elmore Crowder married Mary E. Morehead on September 13, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² Joel Elmore Crowder married Marion Lillian Tripp, daughter of Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp and Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, on April 11, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Joel Elmore Crowder and Marion Lillian Tripp were divorced before April 26, 1940.⁶ Joel Elmore Crowder died on January 10, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.⁴

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 403, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 148, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 145, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1900		Day laborer⁵
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farm laborer⁹

Family 1

Elmira Maria Crawford b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Marriage*

Joel Elmore Crowder married Elmira Maria Crawford, daughter of Daniel Watson Crawford and Sarah S. Unknown, on April 25, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Children

Bertha May Crowder+^5,2 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
Harriet Elizabeth Crowder^4,2,5,10 b. October 30, 1885, d. May 23, 1916
Bernie B. Crowder^5,10 b. February 25, 1888, d. August 14, 1917
Margie Lee Crowder+^1,5,7,11 b. June 30, 1890, d. April 9, 1970
Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder^5,7,1 b. August 7, 1892, d. June, 1978
Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder+^5,7,1 b. April 4, 1894, d. December 6, 1969
Corine Naomi Crowder+^5,7 b. March 27, 1898, d. February 12, 1990
Raymond Ohmer "Ray" Crowder^7,12 b. May 19, 1902, d. March 7, 1989

Family 2

Mattie R. "Martha" Beard b. circa 1849

Marriage*

Joel Elmore Crowder married Mattie R. "Martha" Beard, daughter of Anthony Beard and Martha Unknown, on January 1, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia; Joseph E. Crowder is the name he used on his first marriage license.²

Divorce*

Joel Elmore Crowder and Mattie R. "Martha" Beard were divorced before September 13, 1913.¹

Family 3

Mary E. Morehead b. 1863, d. December 14, 1936

Marriage*

Joel Elmore Crowder married Mary E. Morehead on September 13, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.²

Family 4

Marion Lillian Tripp b. September 18, 1911, d. November 8, 1974

Marriage*

Joel Elmore Crowder married Marion Lillian Tripp, daughter of Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp and Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, on April 11, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Divorce*

Joel Elmore Crowder and Marion Lillian Tripp were divorced before April 26, 1940.⁶

Citations

[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Sarah Jane Manning^1,2

F, b. 1850, d. October 2, 1871

Father

Claiborne L. Manning^1,2

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Huff^1,2 b. circa 1816

Sarah Jane Manning was born in 1850.² She married Henry McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on December 3, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 3, 1868,her married name was McNeil. Sarah Jane Manning died on October 2, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Family

Henry McNeil b. May 22, 1845, d. May 23, 1924

Marriage*

She married Henry McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on December 3, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

Child

James Montgomery McNeil+^1,2,3 b. October 7, 1869, d. April 4, 1940

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Melissa Frances Swepston¹

F, b. circa 1848

Father

George Washington Swepston¹

Mother

Mary Unknown¹

Melissa Frances Swepston was born circa 1848 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ She married Henry McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on January 22, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 22, 1877,her married name was McNeil.

Family

Henry McNeil b. May 22, 1845, d. May 23, 1924

Marriage*

Melissa Frances Swepston married Henry McNeil, son of Jacob McNeil Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Auldridge, on January 22, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."

Elmira Maria Crawford¹

F, b. January 16, 1854, d. November 18, 1908

Father

Daniel Watson Crawford¹

Mother

Sarah S. Unknown¹

Elmira Maria Crawford was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 16, 1854 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on April 25, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 25, 1883,her married name was Crowder. Elmira Maria Crawford died on November 18, 1908 at Virginia at age 54.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 137, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Family

Joel Elmore Crowder b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Marriage*

Elmira Maria Crawford married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on April 25, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Bertha May Crowder+^3,1 b. January 23, 1884, d. August 15, 1970
Harriet Elizabeth Crowder^1,3,4 b. October 30, 1885, d. May 23, 1916
Bernie B. Crowder^3,4 b. February 25, 1888, d. August 14, 1917
Margie Lee Crowder+^5,3,6 b. June 30, 1890, d. April 9, 1970
Charles Edward "Charlie" Crowder^3,5 b. August 7, 1892, d. June, 1978
Della/Dillia Lugar "Dillie" Crowder+^3,5 b. April 4, 1894, d. December 6, 1969
Corine Naomi Crowder+³ b. March 27, 1898, d. February 12, 1990
Raymond Ohmer "Ray" Crowder⁷ b. May 19, 1902, d. March 7, 1989

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Besheba Newbill

F, d. April 28, 1850

Besheba Newbill married William Ferguson. Her married name was Ferguson. Besheba Newbill died on April 28, 1850 at Virginia.¹

Family

William Ferguson

Marriage*

She married William Ferguson.

Child

Elizabeth Ferguson¹ b. circa 1790, d. September 16, 1884

Citations

[S1514] Beverly Yeager, "Lipford Family in America."

Mary E. Morehead^1,2

F, b. 1863, d. December 14, 1936

Mary E. Morehead was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1863 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on September 13, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ As of September 13, 1913,her married name was Crowder. Mary E. Morehead died on December 14, 1936 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 148, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 145, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Joel Elmore Crowder b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Marriage*

Mary E. Morehead married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on September 13, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James Henry Craft^1,2

M, b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900

Father

George W. Craft^3,4,1 b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^3,4,1 b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

James Henry Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Co A 30th C.S.A."² He was born on September 22, 1844 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,1,6 He married Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, daughter of Peyton B. Bryant and Melvina Abbott, on April 4, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ James Henry Craft died on May 26, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 55.²

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 34, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia

1860

Dwelling 394, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1880

Farmer⁷

Family

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant b. 1851, d. 1912

Marriage*

James Henry Craft married Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, daughter of Peyton B. Bryant and Melvina Abbott, on April 4, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Walter Monroe Craft+^8,7 b. March 7, 1871, d. December 1, 1940
Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft^8,9,7 b. July 27, 1873
Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft+^8,9,7,10,11 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937
Malona/Anna B. Craft^7,12 b. January, 1877
Irving Zedrick Craft+^9,7,12,8 b. June 17, 1878, d. February 15, 1935
Mary Susan Craft+⁸ b. June 20, 1882, d. February 18, 1931
Unknown Craft⁹ b. May 23, 1885
George Peyton Craft+⁸ b. April 12, 1886, d. April 26, 1954
Emma Maude Craft+^12,8 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
Charles Pimbrook Craft+¹² b. March 13, 1891, d. March 9, 1956
John Henry Craft^13,12 b. July, 1893, d. October 19, 1935

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft^1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1846, d. February 1, 1924

Father

George W. Craft^4,5,6,1 b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^4,5,6,1 b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 9, 1846 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Sarah Jane Drummond, daughter of Charles Thomas Drummond and Caroline Crawford, on December 17, 1879 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft died on February 1, 1924 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 77.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 34, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia

⁴

1860

Dwelling 394, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1880

Dwelling 55, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 105, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 88, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 104, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his son Otis⁹

Occupation

1870		Farm laborer⁶
1880		Farm laborer⁷
1900		Farmer⁸
1910		Stable manager²

Family

Sarah Jane Drummond b. circa 1844, d. January 15, 1920

Marriage*

Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft married Sarah Jane Drummond, daughter of Charles Thomas Drummond and Caroline Crawford, on December 17, 1879 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft+^10,8,2,11 b. October 31, 1880, d. June 27, 1937
Lovie Roy Craft+^8,12 b. July 29, 1883, d. December 23, 1944

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lovie Roy Craft obituary in the Dec 23, 1944 edition.

William Ennis Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 30, 1905, d. November 7, 1997

Father

Adam Henry Conner^5,6,7,8,2 b. June 13, 1869, d. March 1, 1950

Mother

Mary Ann Conner^5,6,7,8,9,2 b. January 22, 1869, d. February 4, 1959

William Ennis Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11 His Social Security Number was 225-48-7660.¹² He was born on June 30, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,10,7,3,11 He married Dessie Isebel Sink, daughter of James Monroe Sink and Lydia Margaret Aldridge, on February 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,13 William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink were divorced on August 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁴ William Ennis Conner married Dessie Isebel Sink, daughter of James Monroe Sink and Lydia Margaret Aldridge, on November 6, 1952 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.² William Ennis Conner died on November 7, 1997 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 92.^12,1,11,4 He CONNER, William Ennis, 92, of Floyd died Friday, November 7, 1997. He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, James W. "Buster" and Bonnie Conner, William Herman Conner; daughter, Thelma Lee Poff; thirteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren. The interment will follow at Head of River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Floyd County. on November 8, 1997.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 50, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 68, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 141, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1940

Dwelling 94, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁶

1950

Dwelling 301, District 81-9, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁷

Occupation

1930		Farmer¹⁵
1940		Farmer¹⁶
1950		Truck driver¹⁷

Family

Dessie Isebel Sink b. March 30, 1905, d. July 22, 1979

Marriage*

William Ennis Conner married Dessie Isebel Sink, daughter of James Monroe Sink and Lydia Margaret Aldridge, on February 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,13

Divorce*

William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink were divorced on August 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁴

Marriage

William Ennis Conner married Dessie Isebel Sink, daughter of James Monroe Sink and Lydia Margaret Aldridge, on November 6, 1952 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.²

Children

Virginia Mae Conner+^{15,18,19,20,16,21,2,22} b. January 21, 1924, d. December 22, 1975
Infant Conner⁴ b. November 20, 1924, d. November 30, 1924
William Herman Conner+^{1,15,18,19,16,23,22} b. October 21, 1925, d. September 25, 2005
Lydia Ann Conner²⁴ b. April 7, 1927, d. April 9, 1927
Mary Aberdeen Conner+^{25,15,26,13,18,19,16,4} b. August 24, 1928, d. January 21, 1947
Thelma Lee Conner+^{27,1,18,19,16,22,2,23} b. May 5, 1931, d. April 2, 2007
James Wesley "Buster" Conner Sr.^{1,18,19,21,17,22}

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Ennis Conner obituary in the Nov 8, 1997 edition.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Adam Henry Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1950 edition.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mary Ann Conner obituary in the Feb 5, 1959 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Herman Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee Conner Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Virginia Mae Dinkins death certificate.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Virginia Mae Dinkins obituary in the Dec 24, 1975 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lydia Ann Conner death certificate.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.

John William Craft¹

M, b. December 17, 1850, d. October 25, 1912

Father

George W. Craft^1,2,3,4 b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^1,2,3,4 b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

John William Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "30th Btn VA Inf C.S.A."¹ He was born on December 17, 1850 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He died on October 25, 1912 at age 61.¹

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 394, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 108, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 231, District 1, Boiling Spring, Alleghany Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother Charles⁵

1910

Dwelling 177, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother John⁶

Occupation

1870		Farm laborer³
1880		Day laborer⁴
1900		Cross tie laborer⁵
1910		Public works laborer⁶

Citations

[S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.