Oliver Lee Martin1,2

M, b. September 29, 1908, d. March 15, 1994
FatherMorrison Celdon "Marson" Martin3,4 b. December 21, 1868, d. December 4, 1951
MotherEliza T. Sowers3,4 b. September 17, 1868, d. January 14, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5222.5 Oliver Lee Martin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 29, 1908 at Virginia.5 He married Hattie Mae/May Sowers, daughter of David Cenior Sowers and Magdalene Lenora Bower, circa 1928.1,2,6 Oliver Lee Martin died on March 15, 1994 at Virginia at age 85.1,5 He MARTIN, Oliver Lee, 85, of Montvale, died Tuesday, March 15, 1994. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Mae Sowers Martin. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence R. and Vonnie Martin of Columbia, S.C., Wallace L. and Becky Martin, Myrtle Beach, S.C; one daughter and son-in-law, Frances M. and J. W. Brown, Vicksburg, Miss; also six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 18, 1994, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with Elder W. T. Conner and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel. on March 17, 1994.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 164, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 296, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 134, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 26, District 119-51, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Bridge works painter6
1940Steel construction painter7

Family

Hattie Mae/May Sowers b. September 27, 1906, d. December 11, 1988
Marriage*Oliver Lee Martin married Hattie Mae/May Sowers, daughter of David Cenior Sowers and Magdalene Lenora Bower, circa 1928.1,2,6 
Children
  • Clarence R. Martin1,2,7
  • Wallace L. Martin1,2,7
  • Frances Martin1,2,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Lee Martin obituary in the Mar 17, 1994 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Hattie May Sowers Martin.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 13, 1905, d. May 20, 1958
FatherJames A. Garfield Yopp1,7,5,8,6 b. February 17, 1879, d. January 3, 1955
MotherMinnie Odell Collins1,7,5,6 b. March 24, 1886, d. March 11, 1963
     Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia.3,5 He was born on June 13, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Annie Laura Fitzgerald on February 2, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,9,6 Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp died on May 20, 1958 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 52.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 4, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 161, District 13, South River, Rockbridge Co., VirginiaArmon and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law Oscar Hite2
1950Dwelling 19, District 65-125, Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Contract woods laborer2
1950Carpenter10

Family

Annie Laura Fitzgerald b. September 21, 1904, d. April 18, 1976
Marriage*Armon Chatman/Chatmon Yopp married Annie Laura Fitzgerald on February 2, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,9,6 
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. [S3314] Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Mae Yopp Thienel obituary in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Garfield Yopp obituary in the Jan 4, 1955 edition.
  9. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Annie Yopp obitutary in the Apr 19, 1976 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ella Bly Yopp1,2,3,4

F, b. May 11, 1907, d. January 16, 2001
FatherJames A. Garfield Yopp1,2,5,6,3,4 b. February 17, 1879, d. January 3, 1955
MotherMinnie Odell Collins1,2,5,6,3,4 b. March 24, 1886, d. March 11, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 224-28-7542.7 Ella Bly Yopp was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Longwood Road, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.8 She was born on May 11, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,3,8 As of April 17, 1931,her married name was Bohon.4 She married Roy Bohon on April 17, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,9 Ella Bly Yopp and Roy Bohon were divorced on July 22, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 As of September 7, 1935,her married name was McFall.4 Ella Bly Yopp married Charles Edward McFall Jr. on September 7, 1935 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2,4,11 Ella Bly Yopp died on January 16, 2001 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 93.7,2,8 She McFALL, Ella Bly Yopp, 93, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2001 in the Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born May 11, 1907 in Floyd County, a daughter of the late James Garfield Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins Yopp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward McFall and five brothers and one sister. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cedric Bolling (Jeannine) of Roanoke, Mrs. Fred Padgett (Dorothy) of Bedford; a sister, Anna Mae Stewart of Roanoke; four granddaughters, Renee Clark, Cherie Ferris, Leah Bolling, Deanna Overstreet; two grandsons, Sean West, Perry West; three great-granddaughters, Monica Maxim, Jessica Overstreet, Sarah Bearden; three great-grandsons, Cameron Ferris, Clinton Overstreet, Michael Bearden. She was a faithful witness of Jehovah for 60 years and while she was able, always took the opportunity to inform others of Jehovah's purpose for mankind and her hope of a resurrection into a paradise earth. It was her request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for the worldwide preaching work. on January 18, 2001.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 4, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 366, District 3, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 72, District 10-15, Liberty, Bedford Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 169, District 10-21, Liberty, Bedford Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Rayon mill worker12
1950Silk mill worker14

Family 1

Roy Bohon b. January 24, 1903, d. August 7, 1984
Marriage*Ella Bly Yopp married Roy Bohon on April 17, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,9 
Divorce* Ella Bly Yopp and Roy Bohon were divorced on July 22, 1935 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10 
Child

Family 2

Charles Edward McFall Jr. b. January 31, 1904, d. December 18, 1982
Marriage*Ella Bly Yopp married Charles Edward McFall Jr. on September 7, 1935 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.2,4,11 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ella Bly Yopp McFall obituary in the Jan 18, 2001 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Mae Yopp Thienel obituary in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Lewis Yopp obituary in the Jun 11, 1989 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3974] Oakwood Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeannine Bohon Bolling obituary in the Oct 9, 2001 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeannine Bohon obituary in the Oct 9, 2001 edition.

James Madison Yopp Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 20, 1910, d. April 7, 1990
FatherJames A. Garfield Yopp9,1,10,11,5,6,12 b. February 17, 1879, d. January 3, 1955
MotherMinnie Odell Collins9,1,10,11,5,6,13 b. March 24, 1886, d. March 11, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 228-01-5738.14 James Madison Yopp Sr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6,8 He was born on March 20, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.14,4,5,6,7 He married Mary Elizabeth Moran on June 2, 1934 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.15,6 James Madison Yopp Sr. married Ileta Virginia Goolsby on June 2, 1967 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 James Madison Yopp Sr. married Ilene Mae Rose on September 5, 1973 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2 James Madison Yopp Sr. and Ileta Virginia Goolsby were divorced on October 10, 1973 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7 James Madison Yopp Sr. married Ruby Elizabeth Mitchell on December 11, 1976 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5,6 James Madison Yopp Sr. died on April 7, 1990 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.14,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 4, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 82, District 16, Otter, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 20, District 103-1, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 205, District 205, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1930Farm laborer1
1940Tannery laborer16
1950Railroad brakeman17

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Moran b. 1903, d. July 22, 1966
Marriage*James Madison Yopp Sr. married Mary Elizabeth Moran on June 2, 1934 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.15,6 
Children

Family 2

Ileta Virginia Goolsby b. March 5, 1912, d. September 8, 2000
Marriage*James Madison Yopp Sr. married Ileta Virginia Goolsby on June 2, 1967 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* James Madison Yopp Sr. and Ileta Virginia Goolsby were divorced on October 10, 1973 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.7 

Family 3

Ilene Mae Rose b. June 13, 1924, d. June 25, 1976
Marriage*James Madison Yopp Sr. married Ilene Mae Rose on September 5, 1973 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2 

Family 4

Ruby Elizabeth Mitchell b. May 5, 1913, d. December 17, 1994
Marriage*James Madison Yopp Sr. married Ruby Elizabeth Mitchell on December 11, 1976 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Mitchell Young Yopp obituary in the Dec 19, 1994 edition.
  4. [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.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S2540] Alleghany Memorial Park, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=vint&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8178370&CRid=49217&df=all&
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Mae Yopp Thienel obituary in the Sep 24, 2009 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nelson Lewis Yopp obituary in the Jun 11, 1989 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Garfield Yopp obituary in the Jan 4, 1955 edition.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Minnie Hall obituary in the Mar 11, 1963 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Cline Oneal Prillaman1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 8, 1932, d. May 26, 1994
FatherLouis Clinton Prillaman7,1,3,6 b. July 17, 1904, d. October 16, 1988
MotherHazel O. King7,1,8,3,6 b. May 15, 1907, d. December 7, 2000
     His Social Security Number was 223-36-1022.9 Cline Oneal Prillaman was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,2 He was born on June 8, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,4,6,10 He married Irene Lee Parrish on August 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 Cline Oneal Prillaman and Irene Lee Parrish were divorced on December 2, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 Cline Oneal Prillaman died on May 26, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.9,8,5 He PRILLAMAN, Cline Oneal, 61, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 26, 1994 in a Salem hospital. Surviving are a son, Michael Prillaman; two grandchildren; his mother, Hazel K. Prillaman of Roanoke; a brother, Louis C. Prillaman, Chesapeake, Va. Funeral services will be at the graveside, Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 11 am Tuesday, May 31, 1994, with the Rev. Frank H. Feather officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. on May 29, 1994.8

Family

Irene Lee Parrish
Marriage*He married Irene Lee Parrish on August 4, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.6 
Divorce* Cline Oneal Prillaman and Irene Lee Parrish were divorced on December 2, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.10 
Child
  • Michael Oneal Prillaman8,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel King Prillaman obituary in the Dec 9, 2000 edition.
  2. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louis Calvin Prillaman obituary in the Aug 17, 2007 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cline O. Prillaman obituary in the May 29, 1994 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Doris Rena Prillaman1

F, b. May 22, 1909, d. March 26, 2000
FatherJames William Prillaman2,1,3 b. November 25, 1864, d. May 8, 1940
MotherAlice Alabama Wright2,1,3 b. August 19, 1872, d. June 5, 1923
     Doris Rena Prillaman was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1900.5 She was born on May 22, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,4,1,3 She married Robert Luther Kanode, son of George L. Kanode and Jennie Goode, on April 22, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3,6 As of April 22, 1943,her married name was Kanode. Doris Rena Prillaman died on March 26, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.5,4,6 She KANODE, Doris Prillaman, 90, of Vinton, born May 22, 1909, in Floyd County, died on Sunday, March 26, 2000. She was the widow of Robert L. Kanode and a life long member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy S. Kanode of Vinton; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis L. and Wanda S. Kanode of Bedford; one grandson, Billy Kanode of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Lorie L., and Tammy M. Kanode of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Hazel Prillaman; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 28, 2000.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 8, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Robert Luther Kanode b. April 14, 1898, d. October 22, 1985
Marriage*Doris Rena Prillaman married Robert Luther Kanode, son of George L. Kanode and Jennie Goode, on April 22, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Prillaman Kanode obituary in the Mar 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Luther Kanode obituary in the Feb 19, 2023 edition.

Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 22, 1894, d. January 27, 1988
FatherGeorge Martin Bell4 b. March 28, 1872, d. January 3, 1923
MotherJathina Catherine Nowlen4 b. April 19, 1876, d. February 28, 1905
     His Social Security Number was 230-10-3866.5 Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery (also known as Prillaman Cemetery), Hummingbird Lane, south of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on October 22, 1894 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3,4 He married Kate M. Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on November 6, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,4 Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. died on January 27, 1988 at Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 90, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 73, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 118, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Carpenter8
1940Farmer9

Family

Kate M. Prillaman b. March 26, 1896, d. November 17, 1966
Marriage*Eldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr. married Kate M. Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on November 6, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Kate Prillaman Bell.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bell-Plyer wedding announcement in a local paper.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leslie Pierce Bell obituary in the Apr 21, 1964 edition.

Walter Ballard Richards1,2,3,4

M, b. July 6, 1903, d. December 14, 1972
FatherJames W. Richard1,3,4 b. August 15, 1870, d. January 17, 1953
MotherOllie E. Dobbins1,3,4 b. December 10, 1871, d. March 23, 1935
     His Social Security Number was 223-50-0375.5 Walter Ballard Richards was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on July 6, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3,4 He married Annie Susan Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on July 4, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,6,2,7 Walter Ballard Richards died on December 14, 1972 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 187, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 220, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Annie Susan Prillaman b. March 29, 1900, d. December 12, 1996
Marriage*Walter Ballard Richards married Annie Susan Prillaman, daughter of James William Prillaman and Alice Alabama Wright, on July 4, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Prillaman Richards obituary in the Dec 13, 1996 edition.
  7. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin June Richards obituary in the Nov 22, 2019 edition.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ollie E. Dobbins1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1871, d. March 23, 1935
FatherBallard C. Dobbins3 b. December 29, 1842, d. April 6, 1930
MotherSarah Malinda Jones3 b. circa 1849, d. March 15, 1921
     Ollie E. Dobbins was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on December 10, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married James W. Richard, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 As of November 17, 1892,her married name was Richard. Ollie E. Dobbins died on March 23, 1935 at age 63.1,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

James W. Richard b. August 15, 1870, d. January 17, 1953
Marriage*Ollie E. Dobbins married James W. Richard, son of Walter R. Richard and Cynthia Ann Rutrough, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Augusta Wright1,2,3

M, b. circa 1811
     James Augusta Wright was born circa 1811 at Augusta Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Martha Jane Aldridge, daughter of Leonard Aldredge and Catherine Flynt, on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1

Family

Martha Jane Aldridge b. April 24, 1831
Marriage*James Augusta Wright married Martha Jane Aldridge, daughter of Leonard Aldredge and Catherine Flynt, on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S1605] Jackie Webb, "Aldridge Family Register Report."
  4. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Martha Jane Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. April 24, 1831
FatherLeonard Aldredge1,2 b. circa 1789, d. December, 1854
MotherCatherine Flynt1,2 b. circa 1785, d. November 20, 1860
     Martha Jane Aldridge was born on April 24, 1831 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 As of April 24, 1850,her married name was Redman.4 She married John Franklin Redman Jr. on April 24, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Martha Jane Aldridge married James Augusta Wright on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of December 8, 1864,her married name was Wright.

Family 1

John Franklin Redman Jr. b. May 6, 1817, d. July 14, 1862
Marriage*Martha Jane Aldridge married John Franklin Redman Jr. on April 24, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Family 2

James Augusta Wright b. circa 1811
Marriage*Martha Jane Aldridge married James Augusta Wright on December 8, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1605] Jackie Webb, "Aldridge Family Register Report."
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S270] Mary Conner Williams, Crossroads Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Rodney Milton Webster1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 12, 1901, d. January 11, 1982
FatherJosiah David "Joe" Webster1,6,7,4 b. December 17, 1878, d. June 18, 1945
MotherIda May Conner1,6,7,4 b. January 4, 1881, d. May 19, 1923
     His Social Security Number was 228-05-8025.8 Rodney Milton Webster was buried at North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on September 12, 1901 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7,4,5 He married Ina Gladys Reed on April 2, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7 Rodney Milton Webster died on January 11, 1982 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 80.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 72, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 99, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 161, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Truck driver3

Family

Ina Gladys Reed b. November 7, 1911, d. December 15, 1996
Marriage*Rodney Milton Webster married Ina Gladys Reed on April 2, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S252] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Ronald D. Webster, Sr. obituary.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

John Thrash Webster1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 10, 1908, d. April 7, 1994
FatherJosiah David "Joe" Webster2,8,9,10,6 b. December 17, 1878, d. June 18, 1945
MotherIda May Conner2,8,6 b. January 4, 1881, d. May 19, 1923
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-4662.11 John Thrash Webster was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on August 10, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11 He married Ida Mae Vaden on June 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,6,7 John Thrash Webster married Fannie Mae Lawrence on June 4, 1960 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,12 John Thrash Webster died on April 7, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.4,7 He WEBSTER, John Thrash, 85, of Elliston, died Thursday, April 7, 1994. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Mae Lawrence Webster, Elliston; two sons and daughters-in-law, John David and Susan Webster, Arlington, Va., Robert Wayne and Dianne, Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Josephine Craig, Christiansburg; one half brother, Herby Webster, Christiansburg; one half sister, Mrs. Dora Hunt, Henderson, N.C; two grandsons, David E. Webster and Michael S. Webster both of Elliston. Funeral at Hall's United Methodist Church. Interment in church cemetery. on April 8, 1994.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 72, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 99, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 284, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 9, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 125, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Farm laborer9
1940Truck driver10
1950Milkman13

Family 1

Ida Mae Vaden b. December 14, 1921, d. April 21, 1958
Marriage*John Thrash Webster married Ida Mae Vaden on June 20, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,6,7 
Children

Family 2

Fannie Mae Lawrence b. February 7, 1923, d. October 21, 2012
Marriage*John Thrash Webster married Fannie Mae Lawrence on June 4, 1960 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,12 

Citations

  1. [S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S249] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Hall's Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Thrash Webster obitaury in the Apr 8, 1994 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John David Webster obituary in the Jul 22, 2011 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fannie Mae Webster obituary in the Oct 27, 2012 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Effie Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 22, 1910, d. May 18, 1994
FatherJohn Lee Hall1,7,8,9,10,3,4,5,6 b. March 6, 1890, d. May 18, 1980
MotherMinnie Emma Hall1,7,8,9,10,3,4,5,6 b. September 30, 1893, d. November 4, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-7132.11 Mary Effie Hall was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.12 She was born on March 22, 1910 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3 As of November 14, 1936,her married name was Franklin.4 She married Curtis Daniel Franklin on November 14, 1936 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.9,10,4,5 Mary Effie Hall died on May 18, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.11,13

Census Records

1910Dwelling 85, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 73, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 284, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 16, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Department store sales lady8

Family

Curtis Daniel Franklin b. June 23, 1914, d. May 23, 1991
Marriage*Mary Effie Hall married Curtis Daniel Franklin on November 14, 1936 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.9,10,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis Daniel Franklin obituary in the May 24, 1991 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Emma Hall obituary in the Nov 5, 1982 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Lee Hall obituary in the May 19, 1980 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estile Andrew Hall obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [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&
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Stuart Edward Franklin obituary.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Jean Franklin Woodard obituary in the Jan 19, 2024 edition.

Ralph Bell1

M, b. circa February, 1910
FatherWalter Fisher Bell1 b. April 24, 1888, d. April 11, 1925
MotherElla Odell Collins1 b. September, 1884, d. December 19, 1914
     Ralph Bell was born circa February, 1910 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

James McKinley "Jim" Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 9, 1909, d. July 19, 1976
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,2,4,5,3 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,2,4,5,3 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     James McKinley "Jim" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3 He was born on April 9, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He died on July 19, 1976 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 112, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 10, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Farm laborer4
1940Farm laborer5

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Exie Ida Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. July 4, 1900, d. April 13, 1979
FatherHomer Howard Collins5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 238-06-7616.6 Exie Ida Collins was buried at Yadkin Memorial Gardens, Shacktown Road, Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.7 She was born on July 4, 1900 at Virginia.6,2,7 As of July 15, 1917,her married name was McCormick.3 She married Robert Emmit McCormick on July 15, 1917 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 Exie Ida Collins died on April 13, 1979 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 78.2,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 101, District 52, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 165, District 10, Fall Creek, Yadkin Co., North Carolina10
1940Dwelling 244, District 99-13, Fall Creek, Yadkin Co., North Carolina11
1950Dwelling 73, District 99-27, Liberty, Yadkin Co., North Carolina12

Family

Robert Emmit McCormick b. November 25, 1891, d. February 24, 1985
Marriage*Exie Ida Collins married Robert Emmit McCormick on July 15, 1917 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Gertrude Collins Bailey obituary in the Dec 25, 1975 edition.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McCormick-Collins marriage record.
  4. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Robert E. McCormick obituary in the Feb 25, 1985 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S10406] Yadkin Memorial Gardens, Yadkin Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Byron George McCormick death certificate.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  17. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the B. G. McCormick obituary in the Apr 27, 1955 edition.
  18. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Dorris Ola Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. May 13, 1902, d. February 13, 1985
FatherHomer Howard Collins1,2,5,3 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins1,2,5,3 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5532.6 Her married name was McCormick.7 Dorris Ola Collins was buried at Bandy Cemetery, Bandy Road, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,3 She married George Rice McCormick.3,9 Dorris Ola Collins was born on May 13, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8,3 She married Jesse Branard Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on February 5, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of February 5, 1919,her married name was Jones. Dorris Ola Collins died on February 13, 1985 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.6,8,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 32, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 282, District 81-16, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 309, District 81-15, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family 1

George Rice McCormick b. April 29, 1891, d. October 19, 1966
Marriage*Dorris Ola Collins married George Rice McCormick.3,9 

Family 2

Jesse Branard Jones b. September 17, 1890, d. June 7, 1956
Marriage*Dorris Ola Collins married Jesse Branard Jones, son of Thomas Henry Jones and Louisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey, on February 5, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Gertrude Collins Bailey obituary in the Dec 25, 1975 edition.
  8. [S5739] Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Harry Dean Jones obituary.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Vernon Jones obituary in the Feb 15, 1973 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman A. Jones obituary in the May 2, 2008 edition.

Bessie "Bess" Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 29, 1905
FatherHomer Howard Collins1,2,3,4,5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins1,2,3,4,5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Bessie "Bess" Collins was born on April 29, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 As of September 28, 1921,her married name was Robinson.4 She married Shelby Robinson on September 28, 1921 at Avondale, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 Bessie "Bess" Collins and Shelby Robinson were divorced before April, 1930.6,2 As of December 28, 1932,her married name was Simms.6 Bessie "Bess" Collins married Raymond Emmond Simms on December 28, 1932 at Franklin Co., Ohio.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 99, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 532, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated without her husband in the household of her father Homer2

Family 1

Shelby Robinson b. January 30, 1893, d. May 21, 1947
Marriage*Bessie "Bess" Collins married Shelby Robinson on September 28, 1921 at Avondale, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 
Divorce* Bessie "Bess" Collins and Shelby Robinson were divorced before April, 1930.6,2 
Child

Family 2

Raymond Emmond Simms b. August 15, 1902, d. July 10, 1983
Marriage*Bessie "Bess" Collins married Raymond Emmond Simms on December 28, 1932 at Franklin Co., Ohio.6 

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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robinson-Collins marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  6. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  7. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hester Brier Collins1,2,3

F, b. April 13, 1907, d. May 8, 1947
FatherHomer Howard Collins1,2,4,3,5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins1,2,4,3,5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Hester Brier Collins was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,7 She was born on April 13, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3 As of November 10, 1924,her married name was West.5 She married Charles McCafferty "Charlie" West Sr. on November 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,5 Hester Brier Collins died on May 8, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 40.8,3,6 She Mrs. Hester B. West, age 38, of Hemlock street, died at her home yesterday morning at 3 a.m. following a short illness. Surviving are her husband, Charles M. West; three children, Charles Mack West, Victor M. West, and Margaret Ann West, all of Beckley; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Collins, of Roanoke, Va; sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Bailey, of Salem, Va., Mrs. Iva Salender, of Cove Springs, Va., Mrs. Bess Simms, of Columbus, Ohio, Clara Collins, Effie Collins, and Doris Collins, all of Roanoke, Va. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. on May 9, 1947.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 99, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 80, District 8, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 288, District 41-33, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1940Shoe store saleslady10

Family

Charles McCafferty "Charlie" West Sr. b. April 13, 1897, d. March 27, 1978
Marriage*Hester Brier Collins married Charles McCafferty "Charlie" West Sr. on November 10, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,6,5 
Children

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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hester Brier West death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the West-Collins marriage record.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  7. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  8. [S2226] Margaret Ann West Amos, "Conner/Collins," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 8, 2011.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the West-Shrewsbury marriage record.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Victor M. West obituary in the Dec 31, 2023 edition.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Charles M. West, Jr. obituary in the Sep 14, 2006 edition.
  15. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Margaret W. Amos obituary in the Jun 24, 2018 edition.

Iva Hattie Collins1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 2, 1909, d. August 4, 1994
FatherHomer Howard Collins6,1,3,4,5 b. December 3, 1875, d. February 19, 1966
MotherEllen Ledora "Ella" Hollins6,1,3,4,5 b. March, 1880, d. December 17, 1962
     Iva Hattie Collins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-10-9818.7 She was born on January 2, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 As of October 21, 1933,her married name was Selander.5 She married Edwin Carl Selander on October 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,8,5,9 Iva Hattie Collins died on August 4, 1994 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.2,7,8 She SELANDER, Iva Collins, 85, of Troutville, died Thursday, August 4, 1994. She is survived by one daughter, Judith S. Layman of Roanoke; one sister, Effie Skeen of St. Albans, W.Va; two grandsons and one granddaughter-in-law, Robert E. and Lori Layman III of Bowie, Md., and Eric K. Layman of Troutville. Interment will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 5, 1994.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 114, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 99, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 532, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 193, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 121, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Rayon plant finisher1
1940Rayon inspector10

Family

Edwin Carl Selander b. May 8, 1903, d. November 5, 1989
Marriage*Iva Hattie Collins married Edwin Carl Selander on October 21, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,8,5,9 
Child
  • Judith Ingrid Selander2,11,9

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Collins Selander obituary in the Aug 5, 1994 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hester B. West obituary in the May 9, 1947 edition.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin Carl Selander obituary in the Nov 6, 1989 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
FatherJacob Sowder3,4 b. March 13, 1819, d. 1862
MotherRhoda Gray3,4,5,6 b. September 19, 1824, d. April 7, 1913
     John Sowder was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on January 23, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Alice Evelyn Wertz, daughter of John Wilson Wertz and Sarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 John Sowder died on November 7, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.9,1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 493, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 61, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 79, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Laborer6
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer10

Family

Alice Evelyn Wertz b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
Marriage*John Sowder married Alice Evelyn Wertz, daughter of John Wilson Wertz and Sarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S1136] Messenger of Truth, From the Rhoda Sowder obituary in the Jul 1913 edition.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  12. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Alice Evelyn Wertz1

F, b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
FatherJohn Wilson Wertz1 b. November 12, 1833, d. June 2, 1930
MotherSarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson b. April 16, 1847, d. February 17, 1923
     Alice Evelyn Wertz was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born on June 7, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Rhoda Gray, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of May 30, 1895,her married name was Sowder. Alice Evelyn Wertz died on February 24, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 122, Enumeration District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farmer5

Family

John Sowder b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
Marriage*Alice Evelyn Wertz married John Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Rhoda Gray, on May 30, 1895 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  8. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Claude Earnest Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 2, 1896, d. May 20, 1934
FatherJohn Sowder2,3,7,8,5 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz2,3,7,8,9,5 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     Claude Earnest Sowder was buried at Bell Cemetery (also known as Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT 138 INF 35 DIV."10,6 He was born on March 2, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Essie Goldie Aldridge, daughter of Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. and Julia Ann Argabright, circa 1921.2,11,5 Claude Earnest Sowder died on May 20, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.10,1,2,3,5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 257, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farmer9
1930Truck farmer11

Family

Essie Goldie Aldridge b. January 6, 1898, d. June 27, 1980
Marriage*Claude Earnest Sowder married Essie Goldie Aldridge, daughter of Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. and Julia Ann Argabright, circa 1921.2,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cleophas Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emanuel Francis Sowder obituary in the Apr 9, 2011 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Essie Goldie Aldridge1,2,3,4

F, b. January 6, 1898, d. June 27, 1980
FatherJoseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr.1,2,5,3 b. April 20, 1855, d. November 20, 1940
MotherJulia Ann Argabright1,2,5,3 b. November 21, 1859, d. September 23, 1955
     Essie Goldie Aldridge was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6502.6 She was born on January 6, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married Claude Earnest Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, circa 1921.1,7,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Sowder. Essie Goldie Aldridge died on June 27, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 257, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 83, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Claude Earnest Sowder b. March 2, 1896, d. May 20, 1934
Marriage*Essie Goldie Aldridge married Claude Earnest Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, circa 1921.1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  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. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Cleophas Sowder obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emanuel Francis Sowder obituary in the Apr 9, 2011 edition.

Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1855, d. November 20, 1940
MotherMary "Polly" Aldridge
     Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 20, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Julia Ann Argabright, daughter of Elisha Lemiel Argabright Sr. and Mary Ann Shilling, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. died on November 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.1,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Julia Ann Argabright b. November 21, 1859, d. September 23, 1955
Marriage*Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. married Julia Ann Argabright, daughter of Elisha Lemiel Argabright Sr. and Mary Ann Shilling, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Julia Ann Argabright1,2,3

F, b. November 21, 1859, d. September 23, 1955
FatherElisha Lemiel Argabright Sr.1,2 b. 1833, d. October 19, 1864
MotherMary Ann Shilling1,2,3 b. September 1, 1828, d. April 3, 1876
     Julia Ann Argabright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Her married name was Aldridge. She was born on November 21, 1859 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr., son of Mary "Polly" Aldridge, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Julia Ann Argabright died on September 23, 1955 at age 95.1,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr. b. April 20, 1855, d. November 20, 1940
Marriage*Julia Ann Argabright married Joseph Andrew "Andy" Aldridge Sr., son of Mary "Polly" Aldridge, on November 30, 1876 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Albert Sowder1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1904, d. September 20, 1984
FatherJohn Sowder5 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz5,6 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     John Albert Sowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on June 16, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Levenia Ethel Palmer, daughter of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on May 30, 1928.1,2,3,4 John Albert Sowder died on September 20, 1984 at age 80.

Census Records

1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 244, District 29, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 148, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Railway shop watchman7
1940Railroad crossing watchman8

Family

Levenia Ethel Palmer b. August 23, 1909, d. June 4, 2003
Marriage*John Albert Sowder married Levenia Ethel Palmer, daughter of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on May 30, 1928.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Levenia Ethel Palmer Sowder obituary in the Jun 6, 2003 edition.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Ray Sowder obituary in the Aug 21, 2013 edition.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder1,2

M, b. July 12, 1900, d. July 27, 1965
FatherJohn Sowder3,2 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz3,1,2 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 230-03-4429.4 He was born on July 12, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Ethel May Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, circa 1925.5,6,2 Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder died on July 27, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 248, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 93, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Farmer1
1930Carpenter6
1940Carpenter7

Family

Ethel May Wertz b. December 6, 1906, d. July 30, 1981
Marriage*Theo Asa "Dock" Sowder married Ethel May Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, circa 1925.5,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William James Sowder obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carrie Mae Sowder Chocklett obituary in the Dec 3, 2019 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward Kenneth Sowder obituary in the Apr 17, 2022 edition.

Gold Lee Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 21, 1897, d. May 3, 1981
FatherJohn Sowder7,2,4 b. January 23, 1856, d. November 7, 1915
MotherAlice Evelyn Wertz7,2,8,4 b. June 7, 1871, d. February 24, 1953
     Gold Lee Sowder was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 21, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Selina Chlora Hall, daughter of John Lee Hall and Mary Elizabeth Carr, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,4 Gold Lee Sowder died on May 3, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.3,4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 55, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 152, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 77, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 657, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 121, Enumeration District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1930Truck farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Selina Chlora Hall b. November 5, 1893, d. July 14, 1969
Marriage*Gold Lee Sowder married Selina Chlora Hall, daughter of John Lee Hall and Mary Elizabeth Carr, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Sowder obituary in the Jan 4, 2003 edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Selina Hall Sowder obituary in the Jul 15, 1969 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.