Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

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.

Nancy Elizabeth Craft¹

F, b. February 24, 1854, d. May 21, 1882

Father

George W. Craft^2,3,4,5 b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^2,3,4,5 b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

Nancy Elizabeth Craft was born on February 24, 1854 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 21, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 28; Died of hemorrage of the lungs.⁵

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

Citations

[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[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.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.

Erastus Byron Craft^1,2

M, b. March 27, 1855, d. August 17, 1917

Father

George W. Craft^{3,4,5,6,7,1,2,8} b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^{3,4,5,6,7,1,2,8} b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

Erastus Byron Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Buried in an unmarked grave.^3,4,8 He and Laura Susan "Susie" Welch were divorced.⁹ Erastus Byron Craft was born on March 27, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4,1,8 He married Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, daughter of Daniel Watson Crawford and Sarah S. Unknown, on January 16, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Erastus Byron Craft married Laura Susan "Susie" Welch, daughter of Unknown Welch and Mariah Unknown, on July 11, 1900 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.² Erastus Byron Craft married Ollie Percila Huffman on September 16, 1909 at Craig Co., Virginia.² Erastus Byron Craft died on August 17, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 62.^3,4,8

Census Records

1860

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

⁵

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1880

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

⁷

1900

Dwelling 161, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 166, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1880		Farm laborer⁷
1900		Farmer¹⁰
1910		Farm laborer¹¹

Family 1

Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford b. circa 1863, d. April 23, 1898

Marriage*

Erastus Byron Craft married Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, daughter of Daniel Watson Crawford and Sarah S. Unknown, on January 16, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Children

John A. Craft¹ b. April 10, 1884
Jube Byron Craft+^1,10,12 b. July 7, 1885, d. December 8, 1961
Lottie May Craft+^1,10 b. March 28, 1890, d. July 30, 1940
Luvenie Craft+^10,12 b. August 12, 1893, d. January 20, 1953
Minevra Craft+^1,10,11,12 b. November 12, 1895, d. 1956

Family 2

Laura Susan "Susie" Welch b. circa 1877, d. January 12, 1943

Divorce*

Erastus Byron Craft and Laura Susan "Susie" Welch were divorced.⁹

Marriage*

Erastus Byron Craft married Laura Susan "Susie" Welch, daughter of Unknown Welch and Mariah Unknown, on July 11, 1900 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.²

Family 3

Ollie Percila Huffman b. September 19, 1867, d. August 28, 1950

Marriage*

Erastus Byron Craft married Ollie Percila Huffman on September 16, 1909 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Children

Polly Anna Craft+¹² b. January 9, 1912, d. May 3, 1984
Elizabeth Kate Craft⁴ b. March 10, 1914, d. March 10, 1917
Emily Josephine Craft b. May 27, 1916, d. October, 1985

Citations

[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

George Moore Craft

M, b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900

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

George Moore Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Mo marker is visible.⁵ He was born on July 28, 1848 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Mary Ann Paxton, daughter of Sarah Paxton, on July 28, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 George Moore Craft died on June 8, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 51.⁵

Census Records

1850

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

1860

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

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 127, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1870		Farm laborer⁴
1880		Farm laborer⁷
1900		Hotel propriator⁸

Family

Mary Ann Paxton b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914

Marriage*

George Moore Craft married Mary Ann Paxton, daughter of Sarah Paxton, on July 28, 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6

Children

Elisha Craft^9,10 b. May 2, 1872, d. October 10, 1872
Infant Twin Female Craft¹⁰ b. May 2, 1872, d. May 2, 1872
Maggie V. Craft^9,7 b. circa 1874, d. May 24, 1893
Dolly Rose Craft+^7,11 b. August 12, 1876, d. May 16, 1944
Emma Harriet Craft+^10,7,8,11 b. January 16, 1879, d. January 17, 1939
Mary E. A. Craft¹⁰ b. February 29, 1880, d. before June 12, 1880
Sallie D. Craft^12,8,13 b. September 17, 1882, d. November 16, 1961
Edward Blaine Craft+^10,8,13 b. August 19, 1884, d. November 10, 1967
Zadoc Franklin "Frank" Craft+^10,8 b. December 29, 1886
Son Craft⁹ b. circa January, 1887, d. April 8, 1888
Glenwood Craft+^8,13 b. May 21, 1889, d. August 6, 1970
Unknown Craft¹⁰ b. September 28, 1891, d. before June 30, 1900
Alfred Sidney "Stemmie" Craft^8,10 b. November 1, 1894, d. January 10, 1965

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.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Mildred M. "Millie" Craft^1,2

F, b. August 30, 1857, d. before March 1, 1926

Father

George W. Craft^3,4,1,5,6,2 b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^3,4,1,5,2,6 b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

Mildred M. "Millie" Craft was born on August 30, 1857 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ She married John W. Hartzell, son of George Hartzell and Hester C. Unknown, on April 19, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.² As of April 19, 1878,her married name was Hartzell. Mildred M. "Millie" Craft married Isaac Abel Crowder, son of Abel Crowder and Caroline Drummond, on March 22, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of March 22, 1888,her married name was Crowder. Mildred M. "Millie" Craft died before March 1, 1926 at Logan Co., West Virginia; Her husband was enumerated as a widower when he died on this date.⁷

Census Records

1860

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

⁴

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 96, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 125, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 241, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 77, District 36, Triadelphia, Logan Co., West Virginia

¹¹

Family 1

John W. Hartzell b. circa 1856

Marriage*

Mildred M. "Millie" Craft married John W. Hartzell, son of George Hartzell and Hester C. Unknown, on April 19, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Child

Aletha "Letha" Hartzell+^8,12,13 b. circa 1879, d. October 17, 1942

Family 2

Isaac Abel Crowder b. August 26, 1855, d. March 1, 1926

Marriage*

Mildred M. "Millie" Craft married Isaac Abel Crowder, son of Abel Crowder and Caroline Drummond, on March 22, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,3

Children

Etta May Crowder+^3,9,14,15 b. September 25, 1888, d. June 11, 1951
Ira Abel Crowder+^3,16,9,10,17 b. March 24, 1892, d. March 11, 1964
Frank Harrison Crowder+^3,9,10 b. June 7, 1893, d. June 7, 1956
Betty Elizabeth "Nancy" "Bettie" Crowder+^9,10,18,19 b. March 27, 1895
Edna Crowder³ b. circa 1900
Virgie P. Crowder^{3,16,10,11,20} b. circa 1903

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 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.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Isaac Abel Crowder death certificate.
[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.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Letha Dully death certificate.
[S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
[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
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ira A. Crowder obituary in an unknown Mar 12, 1964 newspaper.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Burgess marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rogers-Crowder marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stewart-Crowder marriage certificate.

Charles Lafayette Craft^1,2

M, b. February 3, 1860, d. October 15, 1923

Father

George W. Craft^3,1,4,5,2 b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^3,1,4,5,2 b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

Charles Lafayette Craft was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 3, 1860 at Craig Co., Virginia; The Craig Co. birth index has a birth date of Feb 2, 1860.^3,2 He married Belle Elizabeth Callahan on October 19, 1893 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia. Charles Lafayette Craft died on October 15, 1923 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 63.³

Census Records

1860

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

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

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

⁵

1900

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

⁶

1910

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

⁷

1920

Dwelling 110, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1880		Farm laborer⁵
1900		Cross tie laborer⁶
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Railroad section laborer⁸

Family

Belle Elizabeth Callahan b. March 30, 1876, d. September 13, 1955

Marriage*

Charles Lafayette Craft married Belle Elizabeth Callahan on October 19, 1893 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.

Children

Etta May Craft+^6,7,9 b. August, 1894, d. October 19, 1918
Cora Belle Craft+^10,6,7,9 b. March 19, 1897, d. October 15, 1963
Thelma Pearl Craft+^11,6,7,9 b. June 23, 1900, d. October 26, 1981
Seaton E. "Charles" Craft^8,7 b. September 26, 1902, d. September 28, 1986
Riley Truman Craft^3,7,8 b. January 3, 1905, d. November 20, 1966
Ballard R. Craft⁷
Darty Dare Craft¹² b. April 25, 1911, d. April 20, 1915
Infant Female Craft¹² b. May 8, 1914, d. May 8, 1914
Infant Male Craft b. May 9, 1914, d. May 9, 1914

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S899] Unknown author, Craig County Heritage Book.
[S192] Doris Hancock Boahn - grandchild, "Thelma Pearl Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 6, 2003.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Leander Jackson Craft^1,2

M, b. March 3, 1862, d. June 20, 1920

Father

George W. Craft^3,4,2,5 b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891

Mother

Martha "Patty" Elmore^3,4,2,5 b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889

Leander Jackson Craft was born on March 3, 1862 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Fannie S. Crawford on August 26, 1896 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ Leander Jackson Craft died on June 20, 1920 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 58.²

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

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

⁴

1900

Dwelling 129, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 128, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 316, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1880		Farm laborer⁴
1900		Ore laborer⁶
1910		Iron ore miner⁷

Family

Fannie S. Crawford b. January 28, 1880, d. December 20, 1944

Marriage*

Leander Jackson Craft married Fannie S. Crawford on August 26, 1896 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

Clayton M. Craft^6,7 b. January, 1899
Stella F. Craft^7,8
Bessie Harlow "Betsy" Craft+^7,8 b. February 10, 1910, d. May 6, 1955

Citations

[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[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.

Robert Lewis Craft^1,2,3

M, b. June 8, 1865, d. September 24, 1902

Father

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

Mother

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

Robert Lewis Craft was buried at Lone Star Cemetery, 15.5 miles south of Covington, east side of Route 18, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 8, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,3 He married Lucretia Cordelia Helper on December 26, 1901.³ Robert Lewis Craft died on September 24, 1902 at Virginia at age 37; Died in a mining accident.^2,3

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

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

⁴

1900

Dwelling 125, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Isaac Crowder⁶

1900

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

Enumerated in the household of his brother Charles⁶

Occupation

1900

Lumber man⁶

1900

Cross tie laborer⁶

Family

Lucretia Cordelia Helper

Marriage*

Robert Lewis Craft married Lucretia Cordelia Helper on December 26, 1901.³

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
[S4458] Lone Star Cemetery, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Didama Elmore^1,2

F, b. circa 1845

Father

William York "Yorkie" Elmore^1,3 b. December, 1818

Mother

Hannah Scott¹ b. circa 1827, d. October 25, 1853

Didama Elmore was born circa 1845 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 21, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia

1860

Dwelling 397, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 471, District 12, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated as a house worker in the household of George Hutchinson²

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

George Edgar Mills^1,2,3

M, b. May 4, 1905, d. July 27, 1966

His Social Security Number was 228-48-8242.⁴ George Edgar Mills was buried at William B. Mills Cemetery, Rt. 827, 0.5 miles west of Rt. 220, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 4, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,5,6,4 He married Eliza Ella "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on September 3, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6 George Edgar Mills died on July 27, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^2,3 He George Edgar Mills, 61, Rt. 2, Boones Mill, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Eliza C. Mills; 12 daughters, Mrs. Charlie Hardy, Mrs. Marvin Nichols, Mrs. Buford Webster, Mrs. Richard Webster, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs. Joseph Gibson, Mrs. Kenneth Woods, Miss Judy Mills, Miss Brenda Mills, Boones Mill; Mrs. Tracie Nichols, Mrs. Curtis Woods, Roanoke; Mrs. James Farris, Rocky Mount; three sons, Curtis Mills, Don Mills, Boones Mill; Kenneth Mills, Salem; six sisters, Mrs. Earnest Mills, Boones Mill; Mrs. Eldridge Kingery, Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Posey Altice, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Carl Pearce, Mrs. Lula Hartsook, Roanoke; two brothers, Arthur Mills, Nick H. Mills, Boones Mills. Burial in the Mills family cemetery, Franklin County. on July 29, 1966.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 66, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 168, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

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1950

Dwelling 186, District 34-15, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930		Farmer⁷
1940		Farmer⁸
1950		Farmer⁹

Family

Eliza Ella "Lizzie" Conner b. June 7, 1908, d. July 14, 1984

Marriage*

George Edgar Mills married Eliza Ella "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on September 3, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6

Children

Judy Mills^{10,11,12,13,14,3}
Thelma Pauline Mills+^{7,1,11,8,12,13,14} b. December 29, 1927, d. June 14, 2021
Doris Irene Mills^{15,1,11,8,12,13,14,9} b. September 12, 1929, d. March 24, 2014
Ida Zane Mills+^{1,16,11,8,12,13,14,9} b. December 7, 1930, d. May 15, 2004
Isla Page Mills+^{1,11,8,12,13,14,9} b. March 21, 1932, d. April 13, 2019
Virginia Dare Mills² b. September 24, 1933, d. November 18, 1934
Ruth Gynelle/Gynell Mills+^{10,1,11,8,12,13,14,9} b. March 6, 1935, d. August 14, 2020
Kenneth Wayne Mills^{17,11,8,12,13,14,9,3}
Annie Mae Mills+^{1,11,8,12,13,14,9} b. October 29, 1939, d. January 1, 2016
Peggy L. Mills^{10,1,11,12,13,14,9}
Nellie Alice Mills^{1,11,12,13,14,9}
Clara Elizabeth Mills^{1,11,12,13,14,9}
Curtis Edward Mills^{1,11,12,13,14,9,3}
Shirley Jean Mills^{1,11,12,13,14,9}
Don L. Mills^{10,11,12,13,14,9,3}
Brenda Sue Mills^{1,11,12,13,14,3}

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edgar Mills obituary in the Jul 29, 1966 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[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 Ida Mills Nichols obituary in the May 17, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isla Page Mills Webster obituary in the Apr 15, 2019 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris M. Nichols obituary in the Mar 25, 2014 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Mae Farris obituary in the Jan 3, 2016 edition.
[S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Thelma Pauline Hardy obituary.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.