Rachel Lethie Conner1,2

F, b. June 5, 1926, d. August 27, 1996
FatherJames Burdict "J. B." "Berty" Conner3,4,1,5 b. May 25, 1880, d. May 15, 1948
MotherSarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff3,4,1,5 b. March 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1972
     Rachel Lethie Conner Mrs. Rachel L. Rogers, 70, of Fredericksburg died Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Copper Hill, she was the widow or Walter L. Rogers. Survivors include two sons, William W. Micks and John M. Micks, both of Fredericksburg; and a sister or Nokesville. A graveside service will be held in Confederate Cemetery in Spotsylvania County.6 She was buried at Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.7,6 Her Social Security Number was 579-34-7746.5 Her married name was Rogers.6 She married James Walter Rogers.6 Rachel Lethie Conner was born on June 5, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1927.2,7,6,8,5 She married John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks on October 23, 1946 at Washington, D.C..9 As of October 23, 1946,her married name was Micks.9 Rachel Lethie Conner and John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks were divorced on June 7, 1967 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.8 Rachel Lethie Conner died on August 27, 1996 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 70.7,6,5,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 403, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 46, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 334, District 90-9A, Falmouth, Stafford Co., Virginia11

Family 1

James Walter Rogers b. July 12, 1915, d. February 15, 1985
Marriage*Rachel Lethie Conner married James Walter Rogers.6 

Family 2

John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks b. March 20, 1913, d. May 25, 1996
Marriage*Rachel Lethie Conner married John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks on October 23, 1946 at Washington, D.C..9 
Divorce* Rachel Lethie Conner and John DeJarnette "Jack" Micks were divorced on June 7, 1967 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.8 
Children
  • William Wentworth Micks6,12,11
  • John Magruder Micks6,12

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Minnie Poff Conner obituary in the Oct 19, 1972 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rachel L. Rogers obituary.
  7. [S11698] Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery, Spotsylvania Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Nathan Conner1,2

M, b. February 2, 1837, d. October 9, 1911
FatherJacob Poff Conner2,3 b. circa 1813
MotherAddena Mary "Polly" Furrow2,3 b. circa 1812, d. before July 19, 1849
     William Nathan Conner was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 2, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Cynthia/Corintha Virginia "Jane" "Jennie" Otey, daughter of Samuel Otey and Jane Elliott, on October 18, 1855 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 William Nathan Conner married Elizabeth Light, daughter of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on December 28, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 William Nathan Conner died on October 9, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 228, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 188, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 213, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 188, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 283, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 182, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1860Farmer6
1870Farmer7
1880Sawmill worker8
1896Floyd Co., VirginiaAppointed postmaster at Simpsons Post Office. Served until Sep 24, 1911.11
1910Post office post master10

Family 1

Cynthia/Corintha Virginia "Jane" "Jennie" Otey b. circa 1838, d. December 3, 1858
Marriage*William Nathan Conner married Cynthia/Corintha Virginia "Jane" "Jennie" Otey, daughter of Samuel Otey and Jane Elliott, on October 18, 1855 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth Light b. November 6, 1841, d. September 14, 1910
Marriage*William Nathan Conner married Elizabeth Light, daughter of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on December 28, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Elizabeth Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 1910 edition.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From an article about the appointments of Simpsons Postmasters in the Aug 16, 1979 edtion.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel G. Conner death certificate.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elizabeth Light1,2

F, b. November 6, 1841, d. September 14, 1910
FatherJohn Jackson Light1,2 b. October, 1808, d. November, 1884
MotherMary Sandra "Polly" Conner1,2 b. 1808, d. 1884
     Elizabeth Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on November 6, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,4 She married William Nathan Conner, son of Jacob Poff Conner and Addena Mary "Polly" Furrow, on December 28, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of December 28, 1859,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth Light died on September 14, 1910 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.5 She Mrs. Elizabeth Conner, wife of Mr. W. Nathan Conner, died at her home at Simpsons, Floyd county, at an early hour yesterday morning, aged 69 years, after an illness of less than a week. She was one of the best known and most highly respected ladies in the community in which she lived. Besides her husband, Mr. W. N. Conner, who has been postmaster at Simpsons about twenty years, she is survived by one son. Mr. James M. Conner, and one daughter, Mrs. D. W. Link, both of whom live in Floyd county; one sister, Mrs. Victoria Yates, and three brothers, Messrs. John B., James, and Booker Light of West Virginia. Mrs. Conner was a woman of many noble qualities of heart and mind, and will be sadly missed. During her fatal illness, which came suddenly, all that medical skill could accomplish was done to prolong her life without avail. Besides her immediate relatives she is also survived two nephews, Messrs. Walter West, of Bent Mountain, and Frank West, formerly in business here, now of Oklahoma. Her brother-in-law. Mr. J. H. Conner, resides in this city, and she was an aunt of Mrs. George S. Jack, also or Roanoke. on September 15, 1910.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 80, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 188, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 213, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 188, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 283, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 182, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

William Nathan Conner b. February 2, 1837, d. October 9, 1911
Marriage*Elizabeth Light married William Nathan Conner, son of Jacob Poff Conner and Addena Mary "Polly" Furrow, on December 28, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Elizabeth Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 1910 edition.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Haden Conner1,2

M, b. November 20, 1840, d. March 13, 1917
FatherJacob Poff Conner1,3,4,5,6 b. circa 1813
MotherAddena Mary "Polly" Furrow1,3 b. circa 1812, d. before July 19, 1849
     John Haden Conner was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,2 He was born on November 20, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 He married Isabell Ellen Link, daughter of David Link and Adeline Smith, on June 27, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 John Haden Conner died on March 13, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.5,6,2 He Mr. John Haden Conner died at his home, 444 Ninth avenue, s. w., at five o' clock vesterday, aged 76 years, after an illness of several months with heart trouble. He had been in declining health for several years, but had been confined to his home only a few months. Mr. Conner was born in Floyd county, where for a number of years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, but removed to Roanoke in 1890, where he has since resided. When war broke between the States he joined Confederate army, serving Thirty Virginia Infantry under Stonewall Jackson. He was wounded four times - once at Kernstown, at Chancellorsville and at Gettysburg. He received a slight injury from a spent shell in another engagement. After the war Mr. Conner returned to Floyd county, where he married Islabel Link, daughter of the late David Link. He is survived by his widow and four daughters: Mrs. Charles A. Smith, of Simpsons; Mrs. George S. Jack, of Roanoke; Mrs. Andrew A. Carper, Winston-Salem, Miss Berta Conner, of Roanoke. Three children preceded him to the grave - one a daughter, who died early in life; his only son, Roscoe Conkling, corporal in Company F. Second Virginia regiment, who died the same week his company left Roanoke for the front in the Spanish-American War, and Mrs. Urban L. Lemon, who died some seven years ago. Burial will be at Fairview. on March 14, 1917.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 228, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 187, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 214, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 428, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 291, District 96, Ward 3, Roanoke, Virginia7
1910Dwelling 162, District 110, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1860Field hand4
1870Sawmill attendant8
1880Farm laborer9
1900Grocery clerk7

Family

Isabell Ellen Link b. January, 1844
Marriage*John Haden Conner married Isabell Ellen Link, daughter of David Link and Adeline Smith, on June 27, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Haden Conner obituary in the Mar 14, 1917 edition.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  13. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lecta Lemon obituary in the Apr 26, 1913 edition.
  16. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  17. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  18. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  19. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  20. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
  21. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ida Adalene Carper death certificate.
  22. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  23. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  24. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Ida Adalene Conner Carper obituary in the Jan 9, 1960 edition.

Isabell Ellen Link1

F, b. January, 1844
FatherDavid Link1,2 b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900
MotherAdeline Smith1,2 b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883
     Isabell Ellen Link was born in January, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married John Haden Conner, son of Jacob Poff Conner and Addena Mary "Polly" Furrow, on June 27, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 As of June 27, 1867,her married name was Conner.

Census Records

1870Dwelling 214, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 428, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 291, District 96, Ward 3, Roanoke, Virginia3
1910Dwelling 162, District 110, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia8
1920Dwelling 203, District 31, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law George Jack9

Family

John Haden Conner b. November 20, 1840, d. March 13, 1917
Marriage*Isabell Ellen Link married John Haden Conner, son of Jacob Poff Conner and Addena Mary "Polly" Furrow, on June 27, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Haden Conner obituary in the Mar 14, 1917 edition.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lecta Lemon obituary in the Apr 26, 1913 edition.
  15. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  16. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  17. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  18. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ida Adalene Carper death certificate.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  21. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Ida Adalene Conner Carper obituary in the Jan 9, 1960 edition.

John O. Conner1,2,3

M, b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
FatherAndrew Conner4,5 b. circa 1763, d. circa 1845
MotherElizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge5 b. circa 1779
     John O. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He Served as a member of member of Col. R. L. Preston's Reserve Corps in the Confederate States Army. He was born on December 8, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He married Lucinda Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5 John O. Conner left a will on May 15, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I, John O. Conner considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound memory Blessed by Almighty God for the same do make this my last Will and Testament. First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Lucinda Conner, all my real estate and personal property during her natural life. Thence to my daughter Sarah Aldridge and son Joseph L. Conner and my daughter Eliza Hale, one year after my decease, shall be paid by my executors five dollars and the same being by interest in the above state appoint Samuel J. Conner as Executor no security required. 15th day of May, 1900 Witnesses were: M. L. Conner Gillie B. Conner. Signed John O. (X) Conner.9 He died on December 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.6,5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 141, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 382, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 164, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1910Dwelling 43, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1850Farmer10
1860Farmer1
1870Farmer2
1880Farmer11
1900Farmer13

Family

Lucinda Poff b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
Marriage*John O. Conner married Lucinda Poff, daughter of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of John O. Conner.
  4. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of Andrew Conner.
  5. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  8. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02.
  10. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  17. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  18. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.

Lucinda Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
FatherHenry Adam Poff Sr.2,3,4 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
MotherSarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder3,4 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
     Lucinda Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,3 She was born on June 10, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married John O. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 As of January 17, 1841,her married name was Conner. Lucinda Poff died on July 7, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1870Dwelling 141, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1880Dwelling 382, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 164, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1910Dwelling 43, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

John O. Conner b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
Marriage*Lucinda Poff married John O. Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on January 17, 1841 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lucinda Conner death certificate.
  4. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  7. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of John O. Conner.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  19. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.

Amanda Peradine Furrow1,2,3

F, b. December 20, 1842, d. February 6, 1887
FatherAdam Furrow2,4,5 b. September 27, 1813, d. September 22, 1865
MotherEliza Elizabeth Poff2,4,5 b. January 19, 1819, d. November 18, 1893
     Amanda Peradine Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on December 20, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Charles Mabry Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Nancy Walters, on November 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of November 9, 1865,her married name was Holt. Amanda Peradine Furrow died on February 6, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 225, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 455, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 324, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 89, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Charles Mabry Holt b. April 17, 1839, d. September 1, 1912
Marriage*Amanda Peradine Furrow married Charles Mabry Holt, son of Spradley Holt and Nancy Walters, on November 9, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, From the Sparrel Adam Holt death certificate.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  12. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  13. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Gladys Mae Taylor1,2,3

F, b. March 3, 1909, d. November 29, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-8098.4 Gladys Mae Taylor was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 She was born on March 3, 1909 at West Virginia.4,3 She married William Murphy "Murphy" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, circa 1927.1,2,3,6 As of circa 1927,her married name was Poff.3 Gladys Mae Taylor died on November 29, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.4,2 She POFF, Gladys Taylor, 84, of the Berkshire Health Care Center, Vinton, died Monday, November 29, 1993. She was the widow of William Murphy Poff and a retired employee of Fink's Jewelry. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth P. and William O. Wiley, Richmond; two grandsons, Andrew Taylor Wiley, and William Zell Wiley; two great-grandsons, William Travis Wiley, and Taylor Colscon Wiley, all of Richmond; two brothers, Robert Taylor of Alum Creek, W.Va., and James Taylor, Los Altos, Calif. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 30, 1993.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 206, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 101, Enumeration District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 34, District 120-65, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Saleslady8

Family

William Murphy "Murphy" Poff b. October 15, 1906, d. February 13, 1990
Marriage*Gladys Mae Taylor married William Murphy "Murphy" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, circa 1927.1,2,3,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [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&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.

Elizabeth Ann Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. March 4, 1932, d. May 3, 2017
FatherWilliam Murphy "Murphy" Poff1,2,3,4,8,6 b. October 15, 1906, d. February 13, 1990
MotherGladys Mae Taylor1,2,3,4,8,6 b. March 3, 1909, d. November 29, 1993
     Elizabeth Ann Poff was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.9 She was born on March 4, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,8,7 As of November 17, 1950,her married name was Wiley.4 She married William Orville Wiley on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5,8 Elizabeth Ann Poff died on May 3, 2017 at Virginia at age 85.8 She Elizabeth P. Wiley ended her earth-bound journey on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Born in Roanoke, VA on March 4, 1932, Betty graduated from Jefferson High School in the Class of 1950. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Bill, and they began their life-long journey together, culminating in a marriage of 65 years. Bill and Betty were married on November 17, 1950, just prior to Bill's departure for active duty in Korea. Upon Bill's return, the couple moved to Coral Gables, Fla., where Betty held numerous positions at Coral Gables Saving and Loan in support of Bill's attendance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After graduation, the couple moved to Richmond, Va., where Betty became the assistant to the Head of School at James River Academy. In 1973, Betty finally found her true home and second family at Collegiate School, where she was assistant to the Head of School for the next 22 years. Serving both Malcolm U. Pitt Jr. and F. Robertson Hershey, students, faculty, patrons, and visitors were always greeted by Betty's warm smile. Betty was passionate for everything "green and gold," especially as she and Bill cheered their son and grandsons on the athletic field. They never missed a game. Betty and Bill were fortunate to spend a long and happy retirement in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, creating many fond memories for all their family and friends. Mrs. Wiley was preceded in death by her parents, William Murphy Poff and Gladys May Taylor; and her husband William Orville Wiley. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Taylor Wiley, William Zell Wiley; her daughter-in-law, Susan Craigie Wiley; and grandchildren, Taylor Colscon Wiley, William Nash Wiley and Travis Wiley. Betty and Bill were a team in every sense of the word. They had a long and incredible adventure together that was truly well navigated. Their love and independent spirit will be remembered and used as a life guide. The family would like to thank the fine staff at Spring Arbor of Richmond for all of their support. on May 7, 2017.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 101, Enumeration District 119-35, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1950Bookkeeper6

Family

William Orville Wiley b. April 23, 1931, d. April 11, 2015
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann Poff married William Orville Wiley on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S12633] Twiford Funeral Home, online www.twifordfh.com, From the William Orville Wiley obituary.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  9. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Zell Wiley obituary in the Apr 11, 2021 edition.

William Orville Wiley1,2,3

M, b. April 23, 1931, d. April 11, 2015
     William Orville Wiley was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.4 He His duty here well done, William Orville (Bill, Bop) Wiley died peacefully at home on April 11, 2015. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on April 23, 1931, Bill met his lifelong sweetheart, played basketball and graduated from Jefferson High School in the class of 1950. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines in April 1951. He received the Purple Heart for wounds inflicted at Hanchun-ni, Korea in that same year. He later rotated back to the states but thought often of his Jefferson classmates and fellow marines that did not make their own return. Bill married his high school sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Ann Poff on November 17, 1950. He then attended and graduated Valedictorian from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, with a degree in aeronautical engineering. He also received a chemistry degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Mr. Wiley began his career with Experiment Incorporated in Richmond, Virginia, developing advanced missile propulsion systems for the US Navy. Texaco later purchased the lab and Mr. Wiley rose to Vice President at their New York headquarters, eventually leading an international consortium of researchers dealing with supertanker issues. He later worked for Consumat Systems in Richmond, Virginia, designing green incineration and municipal energy from waste systems. He ended his career with his own consultancy, advising domestic and international clients on energy and EPA issues. Mr. Wiley is survived by his wife, Betty; his sons, William Zell Wiley and Andrew Taylor Wiley (wife, Susan); and grandsons, Taylor Colson Wiley, William Nash Wiley and Travis Wiley. There are also numerous nieces and nephews. Bill's true passion was for the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where he and Betty were fortunate to retire. Bill was most at peace with Betty, with his fishing companions on Nags Head Pier and watching his grandchildren play sports. A loving family man, loyal patriot, coach, mentor and friend to many, Bop will be well remembered.3 He was born on April 23, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He married Elizabeth Ann Poff, daughter of William Murphy "Murphy" Poff and Gladys Mae Taylor, on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 William Orville Wiley died on April 11, 2015 at Virginia at age 83.3

Family

Elizabeth Ann Poff b. March 4, 1932, d. May 3, 2017
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Ann Poff, daughter of William Murphy "Murphy" Poff and Gladys Mae Taylor, on November 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S12633] Twiford Funeral Home, online www.twifordfh.com, From the William Orville Wiley obituary.
  4. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Zell Wiley obituary in the Apr 11, 2021 edition.

Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite1,2,3

F, b. September 19, 1909, d. February 6, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-6875.4 Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,3 She was born on September 19, 1909 at Saltville, Washington Co., Virginia.4,2 She married George Malcolm "Mac" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, on June 21, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 As of June 21, 1930,her married name was Poff.2 Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite died on February 6, 1988 at Virginia at age 78.4,3 She Bertie Musselwhite Poff, age 78, of the Berkshire Health Care Center in Vinton, died Saturday, February 6, 1988. She was a member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Rusco Window Company, Inc. Surviving are her husband, George M. (Mac) Poff; son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Joyce D. Poff, Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth P. English, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Mrs. Debra P. Brown, Miss Dana Poff, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Mary P. Strickler, Manassas; John M. Poff, Mrs. Jenny P. Wilkerson, both of Roanoke; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ressie Dale, Richmond; Mrs. Lucile (Lucy) Myers, Forest; Mrs. B. R. (Clara) Keffer, Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. on February 8, 1988.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 129-34, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-128, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

George Malcolm "Mac" Poff b. June 1, 1908, d. October 3, 1990
Marriage*Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite married George Malcolm "Mac" Poff, son of Joseph H. Poff and Naomi "Naoma" Ingram, on June 21, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertie Musselwhite Poff obituary in the Feb 8, 1988 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George M. Poff obituary in the Oct 5, 1990 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Malcolm Poff obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.

Joseph Malcolm Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. March 8, 1933, d. November 16, 1981
FatherGeorge Malcolm "Mac" Poff1,3,4,10,11,6,8 b. June 1, 1908, d. October 3, 1990
MotherBertie Dellaphine Musselwhite1,3,4,10,11,6,8 b. September 19, 1909, d. February 6, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-6573.12 Joseph Malcolm Poff was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,5,8 He was born on March 8, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.12,3,4,5,6,7,9 He married Elizabeth Craig Patterson on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,8 Joseph Malcolm Poff died on November 16, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.12,3,5,7,8 He Joseph Malcolm Poff, age 48, of 3323 Circlebrook Dr., S.W., died suddenly Monday morning. He was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a Security Sergeant for Burns International Security Services. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson Poff; two daughters, Mrs. William Reid (Mary Elizabeth) Strickler, Miss Jenny Helen Poff; one son, John Malcolm Poff; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Malcolm Poff; one brother, William R. Poff, all of Roanoke. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by Lakeland Masonic Lodge No 190 at Evergreen Cemetery. on November 18, 1981.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 129-34, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 2, District 120-128, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Elizabeth Craig Patterson b. October 10, 1932, d. January 4, 2015
Marriage*Joseph Malcolm Poff married Elizabeth Craig Patterson on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,8 
Children
  • Mary Elizabeth Poff4,8
  • John Malcolm Poff2,4,8
  • Jenny Helen Poff4,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George M. Poff obituary in the Oct 5, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Lefever marriage annpuncement in the Sep 19, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Malcolm Poff obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Elizabeth Craig Patterson1,2

F, b. October 10, 1932, d. January 4, 2015
     Elizabeth Craig Patterson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on October 10, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 She married Joseph Malcolm Poff, son of George Malcolm "Mac" Poff and Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite, on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 As of June 21, 1958,her married name was Poff.1 As of January 14, 1983,her married name was English.1 Elizabeth Craig Patterson married Raymond Lester English on January 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 Elizabeth Craig Patterson died on January 4, 2015 at Virginia at age 82.3 She Elizabeth Poff English, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday January 4, 2015. Services will be at Evergreen Burial Park. on January 6, 2015.3

Family 1

Joseph Malcolm Poff b. March 8, 1933, d. November 16, 1981
Marriage*She married Joseph Malcolm Poff, son of George Malcolm "Mac" Poff and Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite, on June 21, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 
Children
  • Mary Elizabeth Poff1,4
  • John Malcolm Poff5,1,4
  • Jenny Helen Poff1,4

Family 2

Raymond Lester English b. September 19, 1917, d. November 18, 1983
Marriage*Elizabeth Craig Patterson married Raymond Lester English on January 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Poff English obituary in the Jan 6, 2015 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Malcolm Poff obituary in the Nov 18, 1981 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Lefever marriage annpuncement in the Sep 19, 1993 edition.

William Zell Wiley1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 28, 1951, d. March 20, 2021
FatherWilliam Orville Wiley1,2,3,4,7 b. April 23, 1931, d. April 11, 2015
MotherElizabeth Ann Poff1,2,3,4,7 b. March 4, 1932, d. May 3, 2017
     William Zell Wiley was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.8 He was born on August 28, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6,7 He married Sally Elton Dance on February 25, 1981 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.6 William Zell Wiley and Sally Elton Dance were divorced on October 30, 1989 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.6 William Zell Wiley died on March 20, 2021 at Virginia at age 69.7 He WILEY, Mr. William Zell "Zell", of Richmond, Va., died peacefully on March 20, 2021. Zell was preceded in death by his father, William O. Wiley; mother, Elizabeth P. Wiley, both of Nags Head, N.C; and son, William Travis Wiley of Wilmington, N.C. He is survived by his brother, Andrew T. Wiley (Susan); nephews, Taylor C. Wiley of Richmond, Va., William N. Wiley of Washington, D.C; and grandson, Samuel Easton Wiley of Wilmington, N.C. Born August 28, 1951, Zell was a graduate of Huguenot High School, where he discovered his great skill at playing the drums. His fondest recollections were of spending time on Craig's Creek and in Nags Head, N.C. He was passionate about all things car racing, the Washington Redskins and the Virginia Cavaliers. He was also particularly fond of his longtime co-workers and customers at P.T. Hastings Seafood and his many neighbors at The Atlantic at Charter Colony. A special thank you is due to the kind staff at The Laurals of Willow Creek for their compassionate care during this most difficult time. on April 11, 2021.7

Family

Sally Elton Dance
Marriage*He married Sally Elton Dance on February 25, 1981 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.6 
Divorce* William Zell Wiley and Sally Elton Dance were divorced on October 30, 1989 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Murphy Poff obituary in the Feb 15, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Taylor Poff obituary in the Nov 30, 1993 edition.
  3. [S12633] Twiford Funeral Home, online www.twifordfh.com, From the William Orville Wiley obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth P. Wiley obituary in the May 7, 2017 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William Zell Wiley obituary in the Apr 11, 2021 edition.
  8. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  9. [S13208] Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, online wilmingtoncares.com, From the William Travis Wiley obituary.

Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder1,2

F, b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
FatherJacob Sowder3,4,5,2 b. circa 1733/34, d. circa May, 1819
MotherAnne Prillaman3,4,5,2
     Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,2 She was born on March 25, 1794 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7 She married Henry Adam Poff Sr., son of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4,5,1,2 As of March 26, 1812,her married name was Poff. Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder died on October 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.7,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 226, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Henry Adam Poff Sr. b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
Marriage*Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder married Henry Adam Poff Sr., son of Peter Riley Poff Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Pickle, on March 26, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,4,5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
  2. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  3. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  4. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  8. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  11. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  12. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lucinda Conner death certificate.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Mildred Pauline Drummond1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1916, d. August 2, 2002
FatherGeorge William Drummond4,3 b. November 9, 1887, d. April 17, 1931
MotherEtta May Craft4,3 b. August, 1894, d. October 19, 1918
     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-2228.5 Mildred Pauline Drummond was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on December 13, 1916 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.5,2,3 She married Jesse D. Parker on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 As of September 26, 1935,her married name was Parker. Mildred Pauline Drummond died on August 2, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.5,4 She PARKER, Mildred Drummond, 85, of New Castle, left this earth and entered into her heavenly journey on Friday afternoon, August 2, 2002 with her family at her bedside at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. Mildred is the daughter of the late George William and Etta Craft Drummond. She is survived by her son, Donald E. Drummond, of New Castle; grandson, Jeff Drummond; granddaughter and husband, Missy and Keith Ring; granddaughter, Stephanie Drummond; along with former daughter-in-law, Una Lake Drummond, all of New Castle. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2002 at Crossroads Church with Jack Ford and Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Paitsel Funeral Home New Castle. Special thanks to the Nursing Staff at Richfield for all of your care and comfort during Mildred's final hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Crossroads Church Building Fund, Rt. 3 Box 2223, New Castle, Va. 24127. on August 4, 2002.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 110, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandfather Charles Craft7
1930Dwelling 63, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her grandmother Belle Craft8

Family

Jesse D. Parker b. July 6, 1912, d. July 1, 1944
Marriage*Mildred Pauline Drummond married Jesse D. Parker on September 26, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Drummond Parker obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald E. Drummond obituary in the Apr 3, 2009 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1913, d. August 6, 1984
FatherFloyd Sephas Agee Sr.1,2,5,4 b. September 5, 1886, d. March 28, 1955
MotherSarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran6,1,2,5,3,4 b. March 13, 1895, d. October 15, 1988
     Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee COPPER HILL - Elder James Leroy (Roy) Agee, age 71, died Monday, August 6, 1984, in a Roanoke hospital. He has been a minister of the Primitive Baptist Faith for 23 years. He was a member and the pastor of Salem Church, Copper Hill. He was also the pastor of Payne's Creek and Laurel Creek Churches of Floyd County, as well as serving as co-pastors of Valley View Church of Riner. For the past ten years he has served as the moderator of Smith River Primitive Baptist Association. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. Agee, Christiansburg; and Larry J. Agee, King, North Carolina; three step-sons, Melvin Gearheart and Donald Gearheart, both of Copper Hill; and Larry Gearheart; Salem; his mother, Sarah Moran Agee, Christiansburg; six sisters, Mrs. Herman (Ora) Guthrie, Salem; Mrs. Raymond (Rule) Poff; Mechanicsville, Maryland; Mrs. Bill (Ruby) Hawley, and Mrs. Jimmy (Doris) Hawley, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Charles (Frances) Lewis, Newbern, North Carolina; Mrs. Eddie (Madeline) Bonham, Midway Park, North Carolina; three brothers, Roscoe Agee and Andrew Agee, both of Christiansburg; Floyd S. Agee, Jr., Salem; four grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Funeral was Thursday, August 9, at Salem Church, Copper Hill, wjth the Elders Amos Hash and Raymond Goad officiating, with interment in the Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Church Building Fund, c/o Mrs. Wade M. Poff, Route 1, Copper Hill, VA 24079. Wood Funeral Home was in charge, of arrangements.3 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,4 He was born on May 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,5,4 He married Margie Mobe Martin, daughter of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7,1 Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee married Stefana Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 13, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,4 Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee died on August 6, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.7,1,3,4

Family 1

Margie Mobe Martin b. July 10, 1914, d. April 9, 1974
Marriage*He married Margie Mobe Martin, daughter of Hatcher J. Martin and Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower, on December 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7,1 
Children
  • Donald Lee Agee1,3
  • Larry James Agee1,3

Family 2

Stefana Conner b. May 18, 1916, d. February 12, 1984
Marriage*Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee married Stefana Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on September 13, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,8,4 

Citations

  1. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  2. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Leroy Agee obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Stefana G. Agee obituary in an unknown newspaper.

Zachary King Haislip1,2

M, b. July 1, 1966, d. October 9, 1988
FatherJohn Carlton Haislip1,2 b. October 17, 1929, d. June 25, 1989
MotherPhyllis Dean King1,2
     Zachary King Haislip was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia. He was born on July 1, 1966.2 He died on October 9, 1988 at age 22; Died in an auto accident.1,2

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Peter Samuel Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. May 16, 1884, d. April 7, 1975
FatherIsaac Hall Vest3,2 b. June 13, 1856, d. May 31, 1920
MotherSarah Elizabeth M. Vest2,3 b. July 17, 1856, d. August 17, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 228-70-5671.5 Peter Samuel Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He FLOYD - Peter Samuel Vest, age 90, died Monday, Apr. 7, 1975, at his home. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ercil (Olive) Austin of Copper Hill; Mrs. Charles (Ora) King of Check; Mrs. Grover (Georgianna) Young of Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elliott (Ella Vade) Vest of Floyd; one brother, C. Banks Vest of Floyd; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild. Funeral was Wednesday, Apr. 9, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church, Floyd County, with the Elders B. 0. Thompson and Roy Agee officiating, with interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.1 He married Sarah R. Cole. Peter Samuel Vest was born on May 16, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jul 9, 1884.5,2,4 He married Doshia I. Hale, daughter of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Peter Samuel Vest died on April 7, 1975 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.5,1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 77, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 106, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Pennsylvania State Hospital, District 102, Susquehanna, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930State hospital carpenter9

Family 1

Sarah R. Cole
Marriage*Peter Samuel Vest married Sarah R. Cole. 

Family 2

Doshia I. Hale b. October 20, 1884, d. May 1, 1911
Marriage*Peter Samuel Vest married Doshia I. Hale, daughter of William Francis Hale and Sarah Roena Cole, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Peter Samuel Vest obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Olive Vest Austin obituary in the May 3, 2007 edition.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elliott Claiborn Vest obituary in the May 3, 1973 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Doshia I. Hale1,2,3,4

F, b. October 20, 1884, d. May 1, 1911
FatherWilliam Francis Hale2,1,3 b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926
MotherSarah Roena Cole1,2,3 b. January 31, 1857, d. April 1, 1933
     Doshia I. Hale was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She was born on October 20, 1884 at Virginia.5,1 She married Peter Samuel Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of August 2, 1905,her married name was Vest. Doshia I. Hale died on May 1, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 26; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 2, 1911.5,1,4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 132, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 77, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Peter Samuel Vest b. May 16, 1884, d. April 7, 1975
Marriage*Doshia I. Hale married Peter Samuel Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on August 2, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Olive Vest Austin obituary in the May 3, 2007 edition.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Eva Carlene Cole1,2

F, b. November 20, 1919, d. February 10, 2012
FatherJerry Kyle Cole3,4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers3,4,5,6,7,8,1,9 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Eva Carlene Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 231-18-5239.10 She was born on November 20, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2,10 She married Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon, son of John Thomas Nixon Sr. and Bertha A. Sumner, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,1,2 As of March 6, 1941,her married name was Nixon. Eva Carlene Cole died on February 10, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.1,2,10,11 She Eva Carlene Nixon, 92, of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, from complications of a stroke. Eva was born on November 20, 1919, to Jerry and Mae Cole and spent most of her life in Floyd County. In 1986 she retired from Floyd Nursing Home and moved to Salem. She was a member of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rexford L. Nixon; and her siblings, Elva Martin, Archie Cole, Hester Hoback, Effie Conner, Nina Martin, Dorothy Martin and Marvin Cole. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Loreeta and Frank Carter, of Bristol, Janet and Tom Baca, of Albuquerque, N.M., Wanda and James Rettinger, of Roanoke, and Lisa and John Newell, also of Albuquerque, N.M; seven grandchildren, Sara and Jason Reeves, of Hamilton, Mont., Stephanie and Mike Schmidt, of Los Angeles, Calif., Sheri Carter, of Alexandria, Rex Carter, of Floyd, and Amanda, Ian, and Anya Newell, all of Albuquerque, N.M; great- grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin Reeves, and Emma and Maya Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank extended family, Ann LeDe' and her wonderful staff, Dr. Michael Malpass, and Good Samaritan Hospice for the care and attention during Eva's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, the National Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of the donor's choice . Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Shaun Tanner. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2012, and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on February 11, 2012.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 98, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 186, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 166, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 75, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon b. March 25, 1906, d. September 1, 1998
Marriage*Eva Carlene Cole married Rexford Lawrence "Rex" Nixon, son of John Thomas Nixon Sr. and Bertha A. Sumner, on March 6, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  2. [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&
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cole Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rex L. Nixon obituary in the Sep 3, 1998 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S2061] Albuquerque Journal, From the Newell-Nixon marriage announcement in the Sep 10, 1988 edition.