Lena Mae Wickham1,2

F, b. June 8, 1909, d. November 11, 1987
FatherJames Wilburn Wickham3,1,4,5,6,2 b. September 17, 1875, d. November 13, 1965
MotherAnn Ethel "Annie" Martin1,4,5,6,2 b. May 6, 1881, d. March 10, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 231-64-8677.7 Lena Mae Wickham was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Unknown Epperly. Her married name was Epperly. Lena Mae Wickham was born on June 8, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2 She married Harry Preston Wertz, son of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 As of February 21, 1931,her married name was Wertz. Lena Mae Wickham died on November 11, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 99, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 156, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 218, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 150, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Unknown Epperly
Marriage*Lena Mae Wickham married Unknown Epperly. 

Family 2

Harry Preston Wertz b. November 19, 1908, d. August 2, 1992
Marriage*Lena Mae Wickham married Harry Preston Wertz, son of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for James Wilburn Wickham.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Preston Wertz obituary in the Aug 4, 1992 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.

Harry Preston Wertz1,2,3

M, b. November 19, 1908, d. August 2, 1992
FatherNewton Hezekiah Wertz2,4,5,6,7 b. February 2, 1884, d. February 18, 1960
MotherOkie Lee DeWeese2,4,5,6,7 b. July 3, 1887, d. January 8, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-1592.8 Harry Preston Wertz was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on November 19, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 He married Lena Mae Wickham, daughter of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Harry Preston Wertz died on August 2, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.8,1,3 He Harry Preston Wertz, age 83 of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 2, 1992. He was a retired fruit and vegetable farmer, and sold on the Roanoke City Market for more than fifty years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Wickham Wertz, and a son, Samuel C. Wertz. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Bennie and Jean Wertz, Kenneth (Mac) and Shirley Wertz, Roanoke County; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Larry Yeatts, Helen and Ray Fralin, Roanoke County; Doris and Jimmy Alexander, Salem; eighteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Edith Camper, Sylvia Webb, Kathrine Agee, all of Roanoke; Violet Abell, Vinton; and one brother, Roy Wertz, Roanoke County. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, with the Rev. Maurice E. Wright and the Rev. Art Hearne officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 12:00 noon Monday. on August 4, 1992.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 135, Ward 1, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 260, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 181, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 150, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farmer9

Family

Lena Mae Wickham b. June 8, 1909, d. November 11, 1987
Marriage*Harry Preston Wertz married Lena Mae Wickham, daughter of James Wilburn Wickham and Ann Ethel "Annie" Martin, on February 21, 1931 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Preston Wertz obituary in the Aug 4, 1992 edition.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Wertz Webb obituary in the Jun 24, 2011 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bennie Lee Wertz obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.

Flora Elizabeth Blankenship1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 20, 1900, d. April 5, 1987
FatherWiley Pleasant Blankenship5 b. November 13, 1863, d. December 6, 1906
MotherKesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner1,3,5,6 b. January 13, 1866, d. February 11, 1924
     Flora Elizabeth Blankenship was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 She was born on August 20, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6 As of January 19, 1931,her married name was Tinsley.5 She married Carter Lee Tinsley, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on January 19, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,6 Flora Elizabeth Blankenship died on April 5, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 164, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 229, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 99, District 119-5, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 116, District 120-24, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Factory machine operator4
1950Factory sewing worker8

Family

Carter Lee Tinsley b. March 2, 1904, d. February 2, 1966
Marriage*Flora Elizabeth Blankenship married Carter Lee Tinsley, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley and Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, on January 19, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cassie Blankenship Smith obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arneta Velda Tinsley Van Elk obituary in the Apr 10, 2006 edition.

Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 11, 1904, d. June 9, 1987
FatherWiley Pleasant Blankenship b. November 13, 1863, d. December 6, 1906
MotherKesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner1,7 b. January 13, 1866, d. February 11, 1924
     Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,8 She was born on January 11, 1904 at Virginia.6,8 As of circa 1928,her married name was Conner.4 She married Norman Clarence Conner, son of Walter Cassell Conner and Mary Arletha Jane Richards, circa 1928.3,4,9 Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship died on June 9, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.6,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 103, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 164, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 229, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 225, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 55, District 120-2, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1930Factory machine operator4

Family

Norman Clarence Conner b. May 11, 1907, d. January 1, 1980
Marriage*Algia Adeline "Algie" Blankenship married Norman Clarence Conner, son of Walter Cassell Conner and Mary Arletha Jane Richards, circa 1928.3,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cassie Blankenship Smith obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin C. Conner obituary in the Feb 22, 2004 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman C. Conner obituary in the Jan 2, 1980 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ethel May Collins1,2,3

F, b. May 11, 1909, d. November 6, 1933
FatherJames Peter "Jim" Collins4,2,3 b. December 9, 1873, d. November 27, 1960
MotherMinnie Catherine Stump4,2,3 b. March 10, 1883, d. June 17, 1935
     Ethel May Collins 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 May 11, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1910.1,2 She died on November 6, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.1,2,3 She Funeral services for Miss Ethel Collins, 23, of 1711 Staunton avenue, N.W., who died Monday night in a local hospital, will be conducted at the Salem church, Floyd county. The body was taken yesterday to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Collins at Calloway. Beside her parents, she is survived by two brothers and five sisters. on November 8, 1933.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 108, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 24, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Collins obituary in the Nov 8, 1933 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Gertrude Mae Wertz1

F, b. May 2, 1901, d. January 31, 1980
     Gertrude Mae Wertz was born on May 2, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 She married Phillip Anderson DeWeese, son of Harvey Dusky DeWeese and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower, on November 15, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of November 15, 1919,her married name was DeWeese. Gertrude Mae Wertz died on January 31, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 200, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 181, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Phillip Anderson DeWeese b. November 26, 1895, d. June 29, 1946
Marriage*Gertrude Mae Wertz married Phillip Anderson DeWeese, son of Harvey Dusky DeWeese and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clower, on November 15, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese obituary in the Dec 1, 1995 edition.

Charles William "Charlie" Palmer1,2

M, b. December 28, 1890, d. December 12, 1926
FatherGeorge William Palmer1 b. December, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Charles William "Charlie" Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Virgie M. Pollard.4 Charles William "Charlie" Palmer was born on December 28, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on December 12, 1926 at age 35.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Farm laborer1
1920Dwelling 500, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1920Cemetery laborer5

Family

Virgie M. Pollard
Marriage*Charles William "Charlie" Palmer married Virgie M. Pollard.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Russell Thomas Palmer1,2,3

M, b. September 2, 1893, d. April 3, 1970
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,3 b. December, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,3 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8034.4 Russell Thomas Palmer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 He married Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone.6,3 Russell Thomas Palmer was born on September 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 2, 1895 and his death certificate has Sep 2, 1892.7,4,5,3 He married Willie May Haley circa 1914.8,9,5 Russell Thomas Palmer married Ora Ollie "Ettie" King, daughter of Valentine Lee King and Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall, circa 1924.2,3 Russell Thomas Palmer died on April 3, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 499, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 186, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 113, District 81-3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910Farm laborer1
1920Cemetery grave digger8
1940Farmer10

Family 1

Willie May Haley b. 1901, d. April 14, 1924
Marriage*Russell Thomas Palmer married Willie May Haley circa 1914.8,9,5 
Children

Family 2

Ora Ollie "Ettie" King b. circa 1906, d. April 16, 1934
Marriage*Russell Thomas Palmer married Ora Ollie "Ettie" King, daughter of Valentine Lee King and Lydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall, circa 1924.2,3 
Children

Family 3

Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone b. September 23, 1913, d. April 20, 2006
Marriage*Russell Thomas Palmer married Fanny Mae "Granny Fanny" Boone.6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fanny Mae Palmer obituary in the Apr 22, 2006 edition.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2745] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Sears Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenis Lee Palmer obituary in the Nov 25, 2012 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2746] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Beamer Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Russell Palmer obituary in the Jan 22, 2017 edition.

Lydia Pothenia Palmer1,2,3

F, b. January 24, 1896, d. February 24, 1982
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,2,4,5 b. December, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,2,4,5 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 227-76-5588.6 Lydia Pothenia Palmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 She was born on January 24, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,5 She married Albert Harvey Wimmer, son of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Uwalker "Babe" Mills, on January 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 As of January 3, 1912,her married name was Wimmer. Lydia Pothenia Palmer died on February 24, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 17, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 255, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 171, District 119-31, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Albert Harvey Wimmer b. April 9, 1891, d. January 15, 1967
Marriage*Lydia Pothenia Palmer married Albert Harvey Wimmer, son of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Uwalker "Babe" Mills, on January 3, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Luther McKinley Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. June 2, 1898, d. January 21, 1989
FatherGeorge William Palmer2,4,8,11,9 b. December, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner2,4,8,11,9 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 227-16-0435.12 Luther McKinley Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,13,9 He Luther McKinley Palmer, age 90, of Salem, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired brick mason of many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Audrey DeHaven Palmer; two sons, George H. Palmer and Clinton L. Palmer. Surviving are five sons, Owen L. Palmer, Smith Mountain Lake; Raymond C. (R.C.) Palmer, Vinton; Eugene L. Palmer, Maryland; O.D. (Bill) Palmer, Salem; Eldridge Frank Palmer, Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Learleen Obenchain, Salem; Mrs. Madie Palmer Alls, Elliston; Mrs. Marie Horton, Roanoke; two brothers, Willard Palmer and Meredith (Mutt) Palmer, both of Roanoke; 31 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren. Internment will be in Fair View Cemetery.7 He was born on June 2, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,12,8,13,9,10 He married Audrey Dehaven Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on October 19, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,14,9,11 Luther McKinley Palmer married Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe on September 24, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 Luther McKinley Palmer and Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe were divorced on August 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.15 Luther McKinley Palmer married Minnie Ola Layne on October 12, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 Luther McKinley Palmer died on January 21, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.6,7,13,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 30, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 175, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1940Dwelling 118, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 128, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1916Laborer2
1920Farm laborer3
1930Brick yard loader16
1940Farmer17
1950Rock laying building contractor18

Family 1

Audrey Dehaven Conner b. February 28, 1901, d. April 15, 1971
Marriage*Luther McKinley Palmer married Audrey Dehaven Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on October 19, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,7,14,9,11 
Children

Family 2

Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe b. April 11, 1909, d. September 14, 2006
Marriage*Luther McKinley Palmer married Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe on September 24, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* Luther McKinley Palmer and Mildred Elizabeth Wolfe were divorced on August 28, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.15 

Family 3

Minnie Ola Layne b. April 5, 1908, d. March 18, 1986
Marriage*Luther McKinley Palmer married Minnie Ola Layne on October 12, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge F. Palmer, Sr. obituary in the Dec 30, 2001 edition.
  2. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Luther McKinley Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [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.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [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&
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Audrey DeHaven Conner Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  15. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S2745] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Sears Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Palmer obituary in the Nov 12, 1996 edition.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Marie Horton obituary in the Jun 27, 2006 edition.
  23. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  24. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Harding Palmer obituary in the Feb 2, 1981 edition.
  25. [S8745] Times, The, From the Clinton Levell Palmer obituary in the Mar 24, 1981 edition.
  26. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Eugene Leffley Palmer obituary in the Dec 17, 2002 edition.
  27. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Madie Palmer Alls obituary in the May 4, 2013 edition.
  28. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Owen L. Palmer obitutary in the Oct 5, 2003 edition.
  29. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Orrell Dewey Palmer obituary.

John Henry Palmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 2, 1903, d. August 8, 1984
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,8,4,6 b. December, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,8,4,6 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     John Henry Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,9,4,7 His Social Security Number was 227-07-6300.10 He Mr. John H. Palmer, age 80, of 422 Craig Ave. in Salem, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Claris Vest Palmer, two sons, John R. Palmer, Columbus, Ohio, and Ronald R. Palmer, Danville; three daughters, Kathy L. Neukirch, Red Oak, Texas; Karen L. Asinas, Fayetteville, West Va; and Carolyn Kay Thompson of Augusta S.C; a stepson, Wayne F. Palmer, Roanoke; stepdaughter, Doris Welch of Indianapolis, Indiana; three brothers, Luther Palmer, Salem; Willard Palmer, Roanoke; and Meredith Palmer, Raonoke. Also surviving are seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at the John M. Oakley & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with internment in Fair View Cemetery.9 He and Hattie Belle Leach were divorced.6 John Henry Palmer married Hattie Belle Leach.11 John Henry Palmer was born on December 2, 1903 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,4,5,6,7 He married Claris Martha Vest on November 20, 1968 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.2,9,4,6 John Henry Palmer died on August 8, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,4,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 51, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Orchard and construction laborer8

Family 1

Hattie Belle Leach b. April 2, 1932, d. March 24, 2017
Divorce*John Henry Palmer and Hattie Belle Leach were divorced.6 
Marriage* John Henry Palmer married Hattie Belle Leach.11 
Children

Family 2

Claris Martha Vest b. November 19, 1913, d. May 18, 2006
Marriage*John Henry Palmer married Claris Martha Vest on November 20, 1968 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.2,9,4,6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claris Martha Vest Palmer obituary in the May 19, 2006 edition.
  3. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [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&
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the John H. Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3478] Karyn Asinas (daughter), "John Henry Palmer," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 26, 2012.
  12. [S11064] Hawkins Funeral Home, online www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com, From the Kathy Lynn Neukirch obituary.
  13. [S11065] Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, online www.fitchdenney.com, From the Carolyn Kay Thompson obituary.

Flossie Rachel Palmer1,2

F, b. March 1, 1906, d. June, 1969
FatherGeorge William Palmer3,1,4,2 b. December, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner3,1,4,2 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2319.5 Her married name was Fuqua.6 Flossie Rachel Palmer married Byron Elkanah Fuqua.6 Flossie Rachel Palmer was born on March 1, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,5 As of April 6, 1920,her married name was Beckner.3 She married Thomas Adien/Aldine Beckner on April 6, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Flossie Rachel Palmer died in June, 1969 at age 63.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 51, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 12, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as single and living in the household of her father George2

Occupation

1930Silk mill reeler2

Family 1

Byron Elkanah Fuqua b. July 7, 1897
Marriage*Flossie Rachel Palmer married Byron Elkanah Fuqua.6 

Family 2

Thomas Adien/Aldine Beckner b. January 3, 1899, d. August, 1981
Marriage*Flossie Rachel Palmer married Thomas Adien/Aldine Beckner on April 6, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4189] Kathy's Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/41607339/person/19894001066

Theodore Winfield Palmer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 19, 1908, d. April 25, 1950
FatherGeorge William Palmer1,2,5 b. December, 1869, d. July 10, 1936
MotherLydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner1,2,5 b. October 16, 1870, d. December 8, 1935
     Theodore Winfield Palmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4,6,5 He Bentonville, April 26 - Theadore (Theodore) W. Palmer, 41, of Bentonville, died in a Front Royal hospital yesterday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Claris Vest Palmer; a daughter, Miss Doris Rachel Palmer; one son, Francis Palmer; three sisters, Mrs. John H. Sears, Salem; Mrs. Harvey Wimmer, Roanoke; Mrs. Bryan Fuqua, Elliston; five brothers, Johnnie Palmer, Ironton, Ohio; Luther Palmer, Salem; Meredith, Russell, Willard Palmer, all of Roanoke. Funeral will be conducted at the Front Royal Methodist Church Thursday at 10 a.m. Internment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, at 4 p.m.6 He married Claris Martha Vest.3,6,5 Theodore Winfield Palmer was born on November 19, 1908 at Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1909 but Census records suggest 1908.5 He died on April 25, 1950 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia, at age 41.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 51, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Claris Martha Vest b. November 19, 1913, d. May 18, 2006
Marriage*Theodore Winfield Palmer married Claris Martha Vest.3,6,5 
Children
  • Doris Rachel Palmer6
  • Wayne Francis Palmer7,6

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claris Martha Vest Palmer obituary in the May 19, 2006 edition.
  4. [S624] Interview, Clerk, Dec 8, 2004 and May 22, 2006.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Theadore W. Palmer obituary in an undated newspaper.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mercia Melvina Williams1

F, b. November 12, 1908, d. April 12, 1936
FatherCharles Haden Williams2,3,4,1 b. 1876, d. June, 1914
MotherEliza Jane Shilling2,3,4,1 b. September 18, 1878
     Mercia Melvina Williams was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4,1 She was born on November 12, 1908 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2,3,1 She married Cabble Madison Wimmer, son of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on July 25, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4,1 As of July 25, 1928,her married name was Wimmer. Mercia Melvina Williams died on April 12, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 27.6,1

Family

Cabble Madison Wimmer b. October 28, 1906, d. April 15, 1966
Marriage*She married Cabble Madison Wimmer, son of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on July 25, 1928 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4,1 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.

Charles Haden Williams1,2,3

M, b. 1876, d. June, 1914
FatherHaden H. "Hade" Williams1,2,3 b. 1845, d. 1878
MotherLucy E. Holt1,2,3 b. July 8, 1845, d. 1920
     Charles Haden Williams was born in 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Eliza Jane Shilling, daughter of William George Peter "Billy K" Shilling and Melvina America Gearheart, on October 8, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,2 Charles Haden Williams died in June, 1914.3,1,2

Family

Eliza Jane Shilling b. September 18, 1878
Marriage*He married Eliza Jane Shilling, daughter of William George Peter "Billy K" Shilling and Melvina America Gearheart, on October 8, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S74] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 159, Floyd Co., Virginia Deeds.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eliza Jane Shilling1,2,3

F, b. September 18, 1878
FatherWilliam George Peter "Billy K" Shilling1,2,3 b. November, 1851, d. 1931
MotherMelvina America Gearheart1,2,3 b. June, 1853, d. 1906
     Eliza Jane Shilling was born on September 18, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Charles Haden Williams, son of Haden H. "Hade" Williams and Lucy E. Holt, on October 8, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of October 8, 1895,her married name was Williams.

Family

Charles Haden Williams b. 1876, d. June, 1914
Marriage*Eliza Jane Shilling married Charles Haden Williams, son of Haden H. "Hade" Williams and Lucy E. Holt, on October 8, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S74] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 159, Floyd Co., Virginia Deeds.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr.1,2,3

M, b. December 7, 1898, d. March 11, 1983
FatherValentine Ulysses T. Wimmer4,5,6,7,8,3,9 b. January 17, 1876, d. December 7, 1948
MotherElvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship4,5,6,8,3,9 b. January 16, 1879, d. January 8, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 218-01-6353.10 Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. was born on December 7, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,2,3 He married Pearl Sylvia Tice, daughter of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, in January, 1924 at New Castle Co., Delaware.12 Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. died on March 11, 1983 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 84.11,13 He Fletcher D. Wimmer Sr., 84, South Ridgewood Drive, Sebring, died Friday. Born in Copper Hill, Va., he moved to Sebring from Garden City, Pa., in 1966. He was a retired millwright worker and a member of Sebring Church of the Brethren. Survivors: wife, Pearl S; son, Fletcher Jr., Pascagoula, Miss; daughters, Mrs. Mabel McKinstray, Sebring, Mrs. Alice Boynton, Maitland, Mrs. Nancy Bacon, Pennsville, N.J; sisters, Mrs. Nettie Beall, Maryland, Mrs. Eva Day, York, Pa., Ruth Bland, Weyres Cave, Va; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. on March 13, 1983.13

Census Records

1900Dwelling 147, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 133, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 55, District 39, Elk, Chester Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 70, District 20, Election District 9, Cecil Co., Maryland14
1940Dwelling 192, District 15-31, East Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania15
1950Dwelling 110, District 15-96, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania16

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1930Farmer14
1940Carpenter15
1950Locomotive shop millwright16

Family

Pearl Sylvia Tice b. May 30, 1902, d. November 12, 1987
Marriage*Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. married Pearl Sylvia Tice, daughter of J. Daniel Webster Tice and Dora Kenneth, in January, 1924 at New Castle Co., Delaware.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Valentine Wimmer obituary in the Dec 15, 1948 edition.
  8. [S2179] News, The, From the Alliene Lavista Wimmer obituary in the May 3, 1926 edition.
  9. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Augusta L. Wimmer obituary in the Jan 10, 1930 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  12. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the marriage license listings in the Jan 1, 1924 edition.
  13. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Fletcher D. Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 13, 1983 edition.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S6410] Press-Register, From the Fletcher Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2010 edition.
  18. [S12054] Port Charlotte Sun, From the Mabel G. McKinstry obituary in the Jul 4, 2018 edition.
  19. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the McKinstry-Wimmer marriage announcement in the Aug 21, 1945 edition.

Pearl Sylvia Tice1

F, b. May 30, 1902, d. November 12, 1987
FatherJ. Daniel Webster Tice2,3,4 b. circa 1847
MotherDora Kenneth3,4 b. circa 1866
     Her Social Security Number was 191-24-8535.5 Pearl Sylvia Tice was born on May 30, 1902 at Virginia.2,3,6,5 She married Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr., son of Valentine Ulysses T. Wimmer and Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship, in January, 1924 at New Castle Co., Delaware.1 As of January, 1924,her married name was Wimmer.1 Pearl Sylvia Tice died on November 12, 1987 at Highlands Co., Florida, at age 85.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 70, District 20, Election District 9, Cecil Co., Maryland8
1940Dwelling 192, District 15-31, East Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania9
1950Dwelling 110, District 15-96, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania10

Family

Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. b. December 7, 1898, d. March 11, 1983
Marriage*Pearl Sylvia Tice married Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr., son of Valentine Ulysses T. Wimmer and Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship, in January, 1924 at New Castle Co., Delaware.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the marriage license listings in the Jan 1, 1924 edition.
  2. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  3. [S180] Harvey Nester, "Tice Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 24, 2003.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S6410] Press-Register, From the Fletcher Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2010 edition.
  12. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Fletcher D. Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 13, 1983 edition.
  13. [S12054] Port Charlotte Sun, From the Mabel G. McKinstry obituary in the Jul 4, 2018 edition.
  14. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the McKinstry-Wimmer marriage announcement in the Aug 21, 1945 edition.

Mabel Goodhue Wimmer1,2

F, b. October 19, 1924, d. June 30, 2018
FatherFletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr.3,4,5,6,7,2 b. December 7, 1898, d. March 11, 1983
MotherPearl Sylvia Tice3,4,5,6,7,2 b. May 30, 1902, d. November 12, 1987
     Mabel Goodhue Wimmer was buried at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 845 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.8 She was born on October 19, 1924 at Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.1 As of August 11, 1945,her married name was McKinstry.2 She married Frank Russell McKinstry Jr. on August 11, 1945 at Jennersville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.7,2 Mabel Goodhue Wimmer died on June 30, 2018 at Highlands Co., Florida, at age 93.7 She Mabel G. McKinstry, 93, of Sebring, Florida died June 30, 2018. Mabel was born in Oxford, Pennsylvania and she moved to Sebring in 1982 from New Providence, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher and Pearl Wimmer, and her husband, Frank R. McKinstry, Jr. She was a member of Sebring Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her daughters, Jean Gore, Frances Lendes and Caroline Root; one sister, Nancy Bacon; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. on July 4, 2018.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 70, District 20, Election District 9, Cecil Co., Maryland3
1940Dwelling 192, District 15-31, East Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania5

Family

Frank Russell McKinstry Jr. b. February 13, 1924, d. September 18, 2005
Marriage*Mabel Goodhue Wimmer married Frank Russell McKinstry Jr. on August 11, 1945 at Jennersville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.7,2 
Children
  • Mable Jean McKinstry7,9
  • Frances A. McKinstry7,10
  • Carolyn Down McKinstry7

Citations

  1. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  2. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the McKinstry-Wimmer marriage announcement in the Aug 21, 1945 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6410] Press-Register, From the Fletcher Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Fletcher D. Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 13, 1983 edition.
  7. [S12054] Port Charlotte Sun, From the Mabel G. McKinstry obituary in the Jul 4, 2018 edition.
  8. [S6674] Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Highland Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S2139] Intelligencer Journal, From the marriage license listings in the Dec 4, 1962 edition.
  10. [S8728] News Herald, From the Landes-McKinstry marriage announcement in the Oct 13, 1971 edition.

Frank Russell McKinstry Jr.1,2,3

M, b. February 13, 1924, d. September 18, 2005
     Frank Russell McKinstry Jr. was buried at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 845 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, Highlands Co., Florida.4 His Social Security Number was 200-12-9781.1 He was born on February 13, 1924 at Warrington, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,5,3 He married Mabel Goodhue Wimmer, daughter of Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. and Pearl Sylvia Tice, on August 11, 1945 at Jennersville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.6,7 Frank Russell McKinstry Jr. died on September 18, 2005 at Highlands Co., Florida, at age 81.1,5

Family

Mabel Goodhue Wimmer b. October 19, 1924, d. June 30, 2018
Marriage*He married Mabel Goodhue Wimmer, daughter of Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. and Pearl Sylvia Tice, on August 11, 1945 at Jennersville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.6,7 
Children
  • Mable Jean McKinstry6,8
  • Frances A. McKinstry6,9
  • Carolyn Down McKinstry6

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  3. [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.
  4. [S6674] Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Highland Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S12054] Port Charlotte Sun, From the Mabel G. McKinstry obituary in the Jul 4, 2018 edition.
  7. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the McKinstry-Wimmer marriage announcement in the Aug 21, 1945 edition.
  8. [S2139] Intelligencer Journal, From the marriage license listings in the Dec 4, 1962 edition.
  9. [S8728] News Herald, From the Landes-McKinstry marriage announcement in the Oct 13, 1971 edition.

Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr.1,2,3

M, b. April 10, 1928, d. July 26, 2010
FatherFletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr.4,3,5,6 b. December 7, 1898, d. March 11, 1983
MotherPearl Sylvia Tice4,3,5,6 b. May 30, 1902, d. November 12, 1987
     Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. was buried at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi.3,7,8 His Social Security Number was 179-22-2461.9 He married Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green.10,1 Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. was born on April 10, 1928 at Woodsboro, Frederick Co., Maryland.2,9,3,7 He and Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green were divorced in August, 1968 at Escambia Co., Florida.11 Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. married Martha Virginia Hubbard on May 16, 1975 at Duval Co., Florida.12 Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. and Martha Virginia Hubbard were divorced on September 4, 1975 at Clay Co., Florida.11 Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. died on July 26, 2010 at Pascagoula, Jackson Co., Mississippi, at age 82.9,3,7 He Fletcher Wimmer, Jr., 82 of Moss Point passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 in Pascagoula. He was born on April 10, 1928 in Woodsboro, Maryland. Mr. Wimmer was a retired Navy veteran and electrian with Ingalls. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher D. Wimmer, Sr. and Pearl Sylvia Wimmer; his wife, Betty J. Wimmer and grandson, Lukus Casey. He is survived by his children, Danny Wimmer of Florida, Debra Cobb of Pascagoula, DeAnna Boutwell of Pascagoula, Dale Wimmer of Gautier, and Donna (Brian) Wimmer Richards of Escatawpa; sisters, Mable McKinstry, Alice Boyton, and Nancy Beacon, all of Florida; grandchildren, Daniel Wimmer of California, Rachelle Wimmer of Florida, Angela Wimmer of Moss Point, Clayton Cobb of Biloxi, Lindsey Boutwell of Pascagoula, Ethan, Anna and Britney Richards of Escatawpa and five great grandchildren. Mr. Wimmer will always be remembered as a loving father, granddad, brother and friend. A graveside service with full military honors will be in Biloxi National Cemetery. on July 29, 2010.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 70, District 20, Election District 9, Cecil Co., Maryland4
1940Dwelling 192, District 15-31, East Nottingham, Chester Co., Pennsylvania5

Family 1

Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green b. July 30, 1934, d. January 15, 2005
Marriage*Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. married Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green.10,1 
Divorce* Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. and Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green were divorced in August, 1968 at Escambia Co., Florida.11 
Children

Family 2

Martha Virginia Hubbard
Marriage*Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. married Martha Virginia Hubbard on May 16, 1975 at Duval Co., Florida.12 
Divorce* Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. and Martha Virginia Hubbard were divorced on September 4, 1975 at Clay Co., Florida.11 

Citations

  1. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  2. [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.
  3. [S6410] Press-Register, From the Fletcher Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2010 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Fletcher D. Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 13, 1983 edition.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S5814] Biloxi National Cemetery, Harrison Co., MS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1712] Mississippi Press, The, From the Betty Wimmer obituary in the Jan 16, 2005 edition.
  11. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  12. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  13. [S13294] Heritage Funeral Home, MS, online www.heritagefuneralhome.us, From the Dale Robin Wimmer obituary.

Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green1,2

F, b. July 30, 1934, d. January 15, 2005
     Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green married Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr., son of Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. and Pearl Sylvia Tice.2,1 Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green was buried at McCullough Cemetery, Atmore, Escambia Co., Alabama.2 Her Social Security Number was 264-42-0595.3 Her married name was Wimmer. She was born on July 30, 1934 at Atmore, Escambia Co., Alabama.2,3,4 She and Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. were divorced in August, 1968 at Escambia Co., Florida.5 Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green died on January 15, 2005 at Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi, at age 70.2,3 She Betty Wimmer of Moss Point died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in Biloxi, Miss. Mrs. Wimmer was born July 30, 1934, in Atmore, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Ellen Green, and numerous brothers. Survivors include her husband, Fletcher Wimmer of Moss Point; two sons, Daniel Wimmer of Jacksonville, Fla., and Dale Wimmer of California; three daughters and one son-in-law, Debra Cobb, DeAnna Boutwell and Donna (Brian) Richards, all of Moss Point; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Eleanor (John) Harris of Georgia, Earline Walker of Pensacola, Fla., Olean Gross of Pensacola, Fla., and Lois (Bob) Robinson of Montgomery, Ala; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at McCullough Cemetery in Atmore, Ala. Arrangements by Jackson County Funeral Services, Escatawpa, Miss. Locally owned and operated.


on January 16, 2005.2

Family

Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. b. April 10, 1928, d. July 26, 2010
Marriage*She married Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr., son of Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Sr. and Pearl Sylvia Tice.2,1 
Divorce* Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Green and Fletcher Deaton Wimmer Jr. were divorced in August, 1968 at Escambia Co., Florida.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  2. [S1712] Mississippi Press, The, From the Betty Wimmer obituary in the Jan 16, 2005 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  6. [S6410] Press-Register, From the Fletcher Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jul 29, 2010 edition.
  7. [S13294] Heritage Funeral Home, MS, online www.heritagefuneralhome.us, From the Dale Robin Wimmer obituary.