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     Calma Prethie Vest was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on April 2, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9 She married Ollie Aires Hall, son of Joseph Haden Hall and Nellie Alice Boone, on October 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,9 As of October 21, 1925,her married name was Hall. Calma Prethie Vest died on December 25, 1947 at age 43.^8,4,9

     Archie Porter Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 He was born on September 27, 1901 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Lacie Ethel Light, daughter of Henry Jacob Light and Tempie Elizabeth Vest, on February 27, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,1,2,7,8 Archie Porter Vest CHRISTIANSBURG, Aug. 19 - Archie P. Vest, 51, of Pilot died in a local hospital this morning. He is survived by two sons, Ray Vest, Japan; Nelson Vest, Pilot; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vest, Pilot. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Perry's Fork Church with burial in Iddings Cemetery. on August 19, 1950.⁴ He died on August 19, 1950 at Virginia at age 48.^1,2,4

     Mary Elizabeth Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,9,6 Her Social Security Number was 228-84-6652.¹⁰ She was born on February 1, 1913 at Virginia.^7,10,9 As of April 9, 1935,her married name was Atkinson.¹¹ She married Charles Morris "Charlie" Atkinson, son of Edward "Edd" Atkinson and Sallie Amos, on April 9, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 Mary Elizabeth Vest died on February 26, 1992 at Radford, Virginia, at age 79.^7,8,6,9 She Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Atkinson, age 79, died Wednesday, February 26, 1992. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Neece, Elliston; Mrs. Anita Cooper, Salem; Mrs. Glenna Fitzgerald, Roanoke; three sons, Ronnie M. Atkinson, Elliston; Elwood Atkinson and Charles L. Atkinson, Christiansburg; two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Akers and Mrs. Grace Amos, both of Elliston; two brothers, Dayton Vest, Shawsville; Edgar Vest, Dublin; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 28, 1992.⁸

     Lois Regent Vest married William McKinley Smith.^1,2 Her married name was Smith. Lois Regent Vest was born circa January, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on September 1, 1981.^1,2

     Lewis Edman Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on December 6, 1922 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He died on May 21, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5

     Evelyn Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-74-1006.¹⁰ She was born on October 18, 1903 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,10 She married Tonsaroyoo "Tonsa" "Bill" Shank, son of John Wesley Shank and Sarah Jane Dickerson, on April 23, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,7 As of April 23, 1923,her married name was Shank. Evelyn Light died on April 6, 2001 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 97.^7,10 She SHANK, Evelyn Light, 97, the widow of Tonsa Shank, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at the home of a grandson in Simpsons. She was born October 18, 1903, in Simpsons, Floyd County, a daughter of Brownlow and Ardella Prillaman Light. Her father was a teacher in the early public schools in Locust Grove District and later postmaster at Simpsons. In 1923, she married Tonsa Shank, whose home was a few miles from Simpsons. The couple lived in Columbus, Ohio, Roanoke, and Simpsons before settling in 1948 at Mr. Shank's homeplace. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978 and by brothers Binford, Julian, and Harris Light; sister, Corinne Light McNeil; and grandson, Larry M. Kesler. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sadie L. and Charles Benn, Alexandria; son and daughter-in-law, David and Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Arlington and Check; sister, Christine Vest, Simpsons; brother, Ralph E. Light, Rochester, N.Y; four grandchildren, Rodney L. Kesler, Simpsons, Eric I. Shank, Arlington, Jennifer E. Monma, Honolulu, Hawaii, and John T. Shank, Scottsdale, Ariz; and four great-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, Tanya Kesler, James Shank, and Daichi Monma. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, on Monday, April 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lane Spiegener officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on April 7, 2001.⁷

     Phyllis Jewel Thompson Phyllis Jewell Flinchum, Sep 22, 1939 - Mar 7, 2020. Phyllis Jewell Thompson Flinchum, 80, of Belspring, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Charles and Clendis Mary Lou Thompson; and husbands, Ellis Darl Flinchum and L.J. Link. Survivors include daughter, Vanda Williams of Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Keshia Flinchum of Hillsville; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorene White and Mardell Wimmer, both of Salem, and Sharon Smithers of Dublin; and many other relatives and friends.³ She was born on September 22, 1939 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Larry Jackson "L.J." Link, son of Bernard Wesley Link and Eva Estell Edwards, on September 29, 1979 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of September 29, 1979,her married name was Link.¹ Phyllis Jewel Thompson died on March 7, 2020 at Virginia at age 80.³

     George Bunion Edwards was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 27, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Jun 27, 1882.^1,3,2 He married Cliffey B. Bishop on January 27, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ George Bunion Edwards died on June 11, 1964 at age 80.³

     Cliffey B. Bishop was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3989.² She was born on September 11, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She married George Bunion Edwards on January 27, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 27, 1915,her married name was Edwards. Cliffey B. Bishop died on October 1, 1983 at age 89.³

     Samuel Littleberry Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 8, 1813 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, daughter of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on September 12, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Samuel Littleberry Vest died on September 22, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^1,3

     Betty Jane Hedrick was buried at McKee Cemetery, Gravel Hill Road, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 5, 1932.² She married Harry Lloyd Wimmer, son of Rev. Frank Hill Wimmer and Hassie Marie Nester, on December 16, 1951 at South Carolina.^3,1 As of December 16, 1951,her married name was Wimmer. Betty Jane Hedrick died on January 24, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.¹ She Betty Jane Hedrick Wimmer, 84, of Salem, Va., died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer. She passed away at her home with family and friends present. Betty is survived by her son, Gary Wimmer and his wife, Kim, and grandson, Carson; and her son, Kevin and his wife, Robin; four sisters; two brothers; and numerous family members and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wimmer; her daughter, Jill Wimmer; and several beloved family members. We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for caring for Mom during her battle. A special thanks to her friend, Sharon, for her constant dedication throughout... we are eternally grateful. Thanks also to Kevin and Robin for their love and support. Betty was known to all as an admirable, humble woman who always had a beautiful smile and a giving and loving nature. She was exceptional in her devotion and love for friends and family. The light of her life was her attachment, affection, and shared experiences with her grandson, Carson. They had an emotional bond filled with happiness and joy in every moment they shared together. Betty's beliefs in Jesus Christ and his teachings were steadfast and the way she lived her life set an example for others. While Betty was treasured on earth, she is now one of God's truly special angels in Heaven. We will miss her but will cherish our sweet memories and forever keep her alive in our hearts. Rest in glorious peace our dearly beloved Betty. Visitation hours will be from 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Oakey's North Chapel on Peters Creek Road. A Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Hilton Jeffreys officiating. Interment will follow in the McKee Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or to Gentle Shepherd Hospice. on January 27, 2017.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-0312.¹³ Dennis Earl Wimmer was buried at Wimmer, Bohan, Maxie, Shilling Cemetery, Blue Ridge Parkway MP 136 area, Adney Gap, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 He was born on May 2, 1929 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^{13,3,4,5,6,7,14} He married Shirley Jean Cockran on March 7, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Dennis Earl Wimmer and Shirley Jean Cockran were divorced on September 2, 1976 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁵ Dennis Earl Wimmer married Drema Colleen Smith on July 8, 1985 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Dennis Earl Wimmer died on December 12, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,13,6,14,8 He WIMMER, Dennis Earl, 71, of Woodlawn, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis O. and Rachel Beckner Wimmer, and a brother, Paul Wimmer. Surviving are four daughters, Denise Jones, Sandra Royal, Rebecca Smith, Stephanie Hancock; three sons, Wendell Wimmer, Jerry Wimmer, Daniel Wimmer; one brother, Lane Wimmer; two sisters, Lera Sue Kidd, Linda Clarkson; thirteen grandchildren. Placing of the cremains will follow in Wimmer Monument at the Wimmer Cemetery located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. on December 14, 2000.¹

     Paul Enos Wimmer married Barbara Ann Sink.^13,14,12 His Social Security Number was 228-30-5203.¹⁵ Paul Enos Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^13,16,12 He was born on November 11, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{15,16,1,2,12,4,17} He married Laura Mae Akers on December 12, 1946 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^11,3 Paul Enos Wimmer and Laura Mae Akers were divorced on August 15, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Paul Enos Wimmer died on July 19, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^{13,15,16,12,18} He WIMMER, Paul E., 66, of Roanoke Co. died Tuesday, July 19, 1994. Surviving is his wife, Barbara Ann Wimmer; a son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Debbie Wimmer; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Troy Wilson; grandsons, Christopher Eugene Wilson, Jeffrey Dale Wimmer, Travis Gene Wimmer; granddaughters, Annette Susan Wilson, Danessa Mae Wimmer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Drema Wimmer, Lane and Linda Wimmer; sisters, Lera Sue Kidd and Linda Thomas. Graveside services will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 20, 1994.¹³

     Douglas Lane Wimmer Douglas Lane “Boomerang” Wimmer, age 87, of Boones Mill, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Dennis and Rachael Wimmer, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lynda Wimmer; four children, Ricky Wimmer, Kimberly (Craig) Alls, Steve (Marie) Wimmer, Tommy (Liana) Wimmer; one sister, Linda (Wayne) Clarkson; grandchildren, Lauren Alls, Jacob Wimmer, Haleigh Alls, Kayla Wimmer, Cora Wimmer, and Degan Wimmer; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was a carman/safety inspector for N&S Railroad for 39 years. Lane prided himself in putting three of his four kids through college. He was a self-taught musician and his favorite instrument was the banjo. Lane played in many bands, lead the music at bible study for years, sang and played for nursing homes. When his grandbabies would cry, he prided himself in getting them to sleep with his banjo. Lane was a 37-year member of Halesford Baptist Church. He loved playing horseshoes, cornhole, bowling, cards, and most sports. He also enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play sports and supporting their interests. He loved “Lane food” such as potted meat, sardines, vienna sausages, cabbage, and cornbread. Lane and Lynda loved watching sports, Wheel of Fortune, and The Price is Right. Every morning, they worked the Word Jumble in the Roanoke Times. He was known for his corny jokes. Lane left behind many things that only he could make run. He loved to work with his hands and invent things. Most of all, he just loved any time he could spend with family and friends.⁴ He was born on August 31, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,10,7 He married Sylvia Ailleene Peters, daughter of Hampton Charles Peters and Iva Annie Underwood, on October 10, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Douglas Lane Wimmer and Sylvia Ailleene Peters were divorced on April 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ Douglas Lane Wimmer married Lynda Sue Forbes on May 16, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Douglas Lane Wimmer died on May 8, 2022 at Virginia at age 87.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 225-44-4885.¹⁰ Lera Sue Wimmer was born on November 20, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11,4,10 As of June 11, 1949,her married name was Kelley.¹ She married Alvis Sharon Kelley on June 11, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Lera Sue Wimmer and Alvis Sharon Kelley were divorced on March 5, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ As of July 7, 1973,her married name was Kidd.⁷ Lera Sue Wimmer married Ruben Jackson Kidd on July 7, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Lera Sue Wimmer and Ruben Jackson Kidd were divorced on September 23, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹¹ Lera Sue Wimmer died on July 27, 2011 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,10,12 She Sue Kidd, 78, passed away July 27, 2011, at her home in Shawsville. She was the former Lera Sue Wimmer, daughter of Dennis O. and Rachel Beckner Wimmer, of Floyd. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul E. Wimmer and Dennis Earl Wimmer. She is survived by her daughter, Grace Kelley (James Wimmer) and son, Michael E. Kelley (Johnnie), stepdaughter, Kathy Brooks (Hawley) and stepson, Kerry Kidd (Diane). She is survived by six grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren, Randy Burdette, Travis Kelley, Robin Burdette DeIulio, Sandy Burdette Troy, Beth Burdette, Amanda Kelley, Kerri Kidd and Kevin Kidd; nine greatgrandchildren; her sister, Linda Clarkson (Wayne); and brother, Lane Wimmer (Lynda). on July 29, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3842.⁷ Ruben Jackson Kidd was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on May 11, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4,5 He married Lera Sue Wimmer, daughter of Dennis Omer Wimmer and Rachel Anne Beckner, on July 7, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ruben Jackson Kidd and Lera Sue Wimmer were divorced on September 23, 1982 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Ruben Jackson Kidd died on March 30, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,3,4,6 He KIDD, Ruben J., 81, of Moneta, died Tuesday, March 30, 1993, in a local hospital. He was a retired photographer and sales associate with the Roanoke Photo Finishing. Surviving are two sons, Steven A. Kidd, San Francisco, Calif., Kerry T. (Corky) Kidd, Roanoke; one daughter, Kathryn K. Bickham, Virginia Beach; two grandchildren, Keri Teresa Kidd, Kevin Todd Kidd; one sister, Estelle K. Martin, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on March 31, 1993.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3002.¹⁴ Ivan Lee Roy Spangler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 9, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,6,7 He married Ola Pearl Yates on April 11, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Ivan Lee Roy Spangler married Marguerite Frances Warren on August 20, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^11,5 Ivan Lee Roy Spangler died on February 2, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^14,1,15 He SPANGLER, Lee Roy, 89, of Roanoke County, passed away Friday morning, February 2, 2001, following an extended illness. He was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Cridlin Men's Bible Class. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Harvey Spangler and Minnie Wimmer Spangler. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marguerite W. Spangler of Roanoke; step children, Linda Gibbons and her husband, Rodney of Ocean Pines, Berlin, Md; step son, Gary Grammer of Florida; step grandchildren, Shannon Grammer and his wife, Amy of Roanoke, Lorelei Holt and her husband, Randall of Callaway, Mrs. Tammy Crockett and her husband, Edward of Seaford, Del; one great-granddaughter, Kyndal Grammer of Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Spangler Claflin of Christiansburg, Mrs. Virginia Spangler Mills of Roanoke, Mrs. Mary Spangler Jamison and her husband, R. C. (Bob) Jamison of Boones Mill; a niece, Sandra Elaine Mills of Christiansburg; a nephew, Dennis Marco Mills of Catawba; and a first cousin, Mrs. Mabel Epperley. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 4, 2001.¹

     Marguerite Frances Warren was born on April 18, 1918 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.³ As of before 1962,her married name was Grammer.¹ She married Unknown Grammer before 1962.^1,2 Marguerite Frances Warren married Ivan Lee Roy Spangler, son of John Harvey Spangler and Minnie Minerva Wimmer, on August 20, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of August 20, 1962,her married name was Spangler.^1,2

     Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 1, 1817 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Samuel Littleberry Vest, son of Littleberry "Berry" Vest and Mary "Polly" Moore, on September 12, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of September 12, 1833,her married name was Vest. Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings died on June 27, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,2

     John Aaron Conner was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on November 18, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest, daughter of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on January 3, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 John Aaron Conner died on July 6, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.¹

     Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on March 23, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 She married John Aaron Conner, son of Aaron M. Conner and Kesiah "Cuzzie" Cole, on January 3, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 As of January 3, 1867,her married name was Conner. Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest died on December 18, 1930 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^2,6,3

     Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4 He Was a Confederate soldier, as a Private in 54th Virginia Infantry Volunteers. #18, page 99 of the Confederate Records in Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia. He was born on April 28, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 4, 1827.^6,4,5 He Deed Between William and Catherine Conner and sons William and Daniel
This indenture made this 30th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine between William Conner Sr. And Catherine his wife of the one part and William P. Conner and Daniel P. Conner, his sons of the other part. Witness that said William Conner Sr. and Catherine his wife for and consideration of the love and respect for my two sons William and Daniel Conner and also for the further consideration of the sum of two dollars in hand paid by the above named William Conner Sr. And his wife Catherine the receipt whereof acknowledge by the above named William Conner Sr. And his wife Catherine hath bargained and sold unto the above named William and Daniel P. Conner one half of all my land including the dwelling house the above named parcel of land is to be the _______ and together with all and single the appurttenances hereto belonging into William and Daniel P. Conner and their heirs and assigns forever from the said William Conner Sr. And Catherine his wife or their heirs from the claims or claimed of any and every person whatever_____ _____ ______the above mentioned William. William Conner Sr. reserves to himself entire possessions and profits from said land and premises during his natural life clear of any claims whatever and after my decease the said William P. Conner shall take the land and profit to them sealer their heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof we have hereunto affixed our hands and seals this day and year first above written. Wm. (X) Conner Catherine (X) Conner This deed of gift from William Conner Sr. And his wife to William P. Conner and Daniel P. Conner was received and with the artifices thereon endorsed was ordered to be recorded. on November 30, 1849.⁷ He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, daughter of Elijah Wilson and Hannah Light, on April 10, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ Daniel Peter "Dan" Conner Deed Between the Sons of William Conner
This deed made the 17th day of Aug. 1854 between Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife. Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife, and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife, and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representative of William Conner deceased of the one and first part all of the County of Floyd and State of Virginia and William P. Conner of the county and state aforesaid of the second part witnesses that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and seventy five dollars in hand paid to the said Jacob P. Conner and Louisa his wife and Nathan Conner and Eliza his wife and Isaac Conner and Caroline his wife and Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife and Andrew Conner and Matilda his wife heirs and representatives as aforesaid of William Conner deceased have this day bargain and sell ______released and confirmed and by these presents do bargain and sell _________release and confirm unto the said William P. Conner all there whole sole and entire interest right and title to all the land Estate belonging to them as heirs and representatives of the aforesaid William Conner deceased and do forever warrant and free from us or any of our liens or any persons claiming under us and we Daniel P. Conner and Elizabeth his wife has for and in consideration of the above mentioned consideration also bargained and sold and do forever bargain and sell unto the said William P. Conner and do forever relinquish any claims that they may of had to the aforesaid _____ estate of William Conner deceased previous to his death and do also forever warrant and _____ the same free from us or any of our heirs in witness, whereof the parties hereto subscribed our names and as said seals this date above writing. Signed by all the above named. William H. Boyd and Bird Smith J.P. on August 17, 1854.⁷ He died on November 13, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^6,4,5