Selina Chlora Hall1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1893, d. July 14, 1969
FatherJohn Lee Hall3 b. circa 1822, d. before June 4, 1900
MotherMary Elizabeth Carr4,5,3 b. October, 1855
     Selina Chlora Hall was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on November 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Gold Lee Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 As of April 5, 1925,her married name was Sowder. Selina Chlora Hall died on July 14, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.1,2,3 She Selina Hall Sowder, of 2521 Pinecreast Drive, Vinton, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the sister of Mrs. Catherine Davis, Blacksburg. on July 15, 1969.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 25, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 163, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 657, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 121, Enumeration District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia7

Family

Gold Lee Sowder b. September 21, 1897, d. May 3, 1981
Marriage*Selina Chlora Hall married Gold Lee Sowder, son of John Sowder and Alice Evelyn Wertz, on April 5, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Selina Hall Sowder obituary in the Jul 15, 1969 edition.
  2. [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&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Sowder obituary in the Jan 4, 2003 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Ella Hall1,2

F, b. January 8, 1903, d. August 25, 1925
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,3,2 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,3,2 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Mary Ella Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on January 8, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 As of November 20, 1918,her married name was Perdue.2 She married Robert Benjamin Perdue on November 20, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 Mary Ella Hall died on August 25, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 22.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Robert Benjamin Perdue b. August 12, 1899, d. September 23, 1960
Marriage*Mary Ella Hall married Robert Benjamin Perdue on November 20, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 10, 1907, d. November 19, 1997
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,2,7,8,5 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,2,7,8,5 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 223-09-1457.9 Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 He married Beatrice Bea Whited.7 Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall was born on April 10, 1907 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,7,8,10,11,5 He died on November 19, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.9,3,10,6 He HALL, Jessie M., ("Doodle"), 90, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday afternoon, November 19, 1997 in a Blacksburg nursing home. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Hall; one son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Delores Hall, Roanoke; a grandson, Thomas Hall and his wife, Lisa, Ft. Worth, Texas; 4 great-grandchildren, Jessica, Amber, Sirra and Cheyanne, all of Ft. Worth , Texas; and two nieces, Louise Turman, Christiansburg, Jessie Ruth Fitzgerald, Florida. on November 21, 1997.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 27, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 85, District 98-1, Norton, Wise Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 40, District 61-22, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Telephone lineman12

Family

Beatrice Bea Whited b. May 25, 1914, d. September 17, 1998
Marriage*Jessie Madison "Doodle" Hall married Beatrice Bea Whited.7 
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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie M. Hall obituary in the Nov 21, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [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.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice W. Hall obituary in the Sep 19, 1998 edition.

Gay Ola Hall1,2,3,4

F, b. March 17, 1910, d. November 29, 1988
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall2,1,5,3,4 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins2,1,5,3,4 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 225-12-9495.6 Her married name was Price.7 Gay Ola Hall was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.8,4 She married Fred C. Price.7,4 Gay Ola Hall was born on March 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1911.6,4,5 As of May 28, 1927,her married name was Miles.5 She married Ellis Everette Miles on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 Gay Ola Hall and Ellis Everette Miles were divorced on May 12, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 Gay Ola Hall died on November 29, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.6,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 27, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 396, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 162, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Fred C. Price b. October 3, 1911, d. September 26, 1984
Marriage*Gay Ola Hall married Fred C. Price.7,4 

Family 2

Ellis Everette Miles b. April 1, 1909, d. December 11, 1993
Marriage*Gay Ola Hall married Ellis Everette Miles on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5 
Divorce* Gay Ola Hall and Ellis Everette Miles were divorced on May 12, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [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&
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellis Everette Miles, Jr. obituary in the Apr 20, 2012 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S2258] East Hill Cemetery, Salem 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=36099422&CRid=50097&df=all&

Lola May Hall1,2

F, b. March 17, 1910, d. July 16, 1911
FatherAndrew Merritt Hall1,2 b. April, 1870, d. October 3, 1930
MotherAlice Victoria "Allie" Collins1,2 b. circa April, 1870, d. June 15, 1937
     Lola May Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Rt. 680, 1.4 miles from Rt. 860, 0.5 miles into a corn field, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 17, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on July 16, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2860] Hall and McNeil Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2141423&GRid=10821264&CRid=2141423&

Harris Hart Light1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 27, 1906, d. December 6, 1988
FatherBrownlow Light7,8,9,10,11,3,4,5 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman12,7,8,9,10,11,3,4,5 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     Harris Hart Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.13,14,5 He married Minnie Hayden Basham, daughter of Brainard Hayden Basham and Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart.13,1 Harris Hart Light was born on March 27, 1906 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,14,5,6 He died on December 6, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.13,14,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Minnie Hayden Basham b. August 7, 1910, d. March 6, 1998
Marriage*Harris Hart Light married Minnie Hayden Basham, daughter of Brainard Hayden Basham and Olivia B. "Ollie" Stewart.13,1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Basham Light obituary in the Mar 8, 1998 edition.
  2. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 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. [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.
  7. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  9. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  13. [S138] Robert B. Basham, "Harris Light and Minnie Hayden Basham," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 22, 2003.
  14. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Julian Nelson Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. January 31, 1909, d. October 15, 1981
FatherBrownlow Light1,2,3,4,9,5,6 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman10,1,2,3,4,9,5,6 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 227-10-2971.11 Julian Nelson Light was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.6,8 He married Elnora Madden.6,8 Julian Nelson Light was born on January 31, 1909 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,6,7,8 He died on October 15, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 72.11,6,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 66, District 106-26, Danville, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Wholesale distributor manager12

Family

Elnora Madden b. July 10, 1910, d. July 11, 1993
Marriage*Julian Nelson Light married Elnora Madden.6,8 

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [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.
  8. [S3557] Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Light1,2,3

M, b. December 9, 1911, d. December 1, 2006
FatherBrownlow Light4,5,1,6,2,3 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman7,4,5,1,6,2,3 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 080-10-3273.8 Ralph Waldo Emerson Light was buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Co., New York.1 He was born on December 9, 1911 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,1,3 He married Julie Rose Kostka in 1942.4,1 Ralph Waldo Emerson Light died on December 1, 2006 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 94.8,1 He Ralph Light, a 60 year resident of Tarrytown died December 1, 2006 in Rochester where he had been living for the last eight years. He was 94. Born Ralph Waldo Emerson Light in Simpson's, VA on December 9, 1911, he was the son of Brownlow and Ardella Prillaman Light. He married Julia Kostka in Texas in 1942. He served in the US Army from 1942 to 1946. After settling in Tarrytown he worked for General Motors for many years. He was a member of the Elmsford Reformed Church, UAW Local 664 and the VFW Post 1939. In the Rochester area, he was a member of the Pittsford Senior Citizens and the Trinity Reformed Church. Mr. Light is survived by his daughter Leslie Light and her husband William Burton of Rochester as well as his grandsons Alexander, William and Jackson. He is also survived by his sister Christine Best of Check, VA. He was predeceased by his wife Julia in 1993 and his siblings Corinne, Evelyn, Harris, Julian and Binford. There will be no visitation. A graveside service for Ralph will be on Saturday December 9 at 11:00 at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. COFFEY FUNERAL HOME 91 North Broadway Tarrytown (914) 631-0983 www.coffeyfuneralhome. com on December 5, 2006.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Julie Rose Kostka b. August 29, 1915, d. September, 1993
Marriage*Ralph Waldo Emerson Light married Julie Rose Kostka in 1942.4,1 
Child
  • Leslie Light4,1

Citations

  1. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ardella Prillaman Light obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Irving Binford Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 7, 1915, d. August 29, 1940
FatherBrownlow Light1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     Irving Binford Light was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,9 He was born on October 7, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9 He died on August 29, 1940 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 24; Died in an auto accident.8,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 12, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 32, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 5, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Waiter5

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Corinne Martha Light1,2,3,4

F, b. January 22, 1901, d. September 7, 1989
FatherBrownlow Light5,6,7,3,4 b. November 21, 1861, d. October 26, 1947
MotherArdella "Della" Prillaman8,5,6,7,3,4 b. January 14, 1878, d. January 26, 1968
     Corinne Martha Light was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-9244.10 She was born on January 22, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,1,4 She married Minor McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on December 28, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.11,9,1,2,4 As of December 28, 1917,her married name was McNeil.2 Corinne Martha Light died on September 7, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.9,10,1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 180, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 87, District 69, North Fork, McDowell Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 51, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Minor McNeil b. September 9, 1898, d. March 8, 1997
Marriage*Corinne Martha Light married Minor McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on December 28, 1917 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.11,9,1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Corinne Light McNeil.
  2. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Jeanette Light Vest obituary in the Aug 23, 2018 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S1834] Democrat and Chronicle, From the Ralph Light obituary in the Dec 5, 2006 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Ardella Prillaman Light.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Minor McNeil.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jack Light McNeil obituary in an unknown edition.
  16. [S1644] Amarillo Globe-News, From the Howard Sumner McNeil obituary in the Aug 4, 2016 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel McNeil Light obituary in the Sep 9, 2017 edition.
  18. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Willard Harvey Custer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 8, 1894, d. October 17, 1978
FatherJoseph Harden Custer8,2,5,9 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner8,2,5 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     Willard Harvey Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,10,6 His Social Security Number was 225-05-3576.11 He was born on December 8, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,8,5,7 He married Bertha Ola Jewell, daughter of Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell and Ida Belle Pickering, circa 1915.1,12,4,13,5,6 Willard Harvey Custer died on October 17, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.11,5,6 He Willard Harvey Custer, age 83, of 1955 Mountain Ave., Salem, died Tuesday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Jewell Custer; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Neal, Salem; Mrs. Inez Martin, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Ida Howery, Greenfield, S.C; one brother, Fred Custer, Pensacola, Fla; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sherwood. on October 18, 1978.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 319, District 46, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 37, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 212, District 13, Jackson, Jackson Co., OhioWillard was apparently working in Ohio while his family was living in Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 423, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia14
1950Dwelling 246, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920House carpenter3
1930City school building carpenter12
1940Carpenter14
1950Carpenter15

Family

Bertha Ola Jewell b. July 5, 1897, d. November 13, 1990
Marriage*Willard Harvey Custer married Bertha Ola Jewell, daughter of Flournoy Columbus "Flernoy" Jewell and Ida Belle Pickering, circa 1915.1,12,4,13,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Inez Custer Martin obituary in the Mar 22, 2001 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Jewell Custer obituary in the Nov 15, 1990 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Harvey Custer obituary in the Oct 18, 1978 edition.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harden Custer obituary in the Mar 19, 1960 edition.
  10. [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&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S43] Lois A. Henson, The Family Jewells.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Custer Neal obituary in the Nov 1, 2014 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Effie Maude Custer1,2,3

F, b. January 23, 1901, d. November 11, 1966
FatherJoseph Harden Custer1,2,3 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner1,2,3 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     Her Social Security Number was 230-10-6613.4 Effie Maude Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 23, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of December 30, 1915,her married name was King.3 She married Daniel Sherman King, son of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, on December 30, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 Effie Maude Custer died on November 11, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 798, District 23, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 202, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 93, District 81-4F, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 179, District 120-12, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Grocery sales clerk7

Family

Daniel Sherman King b. January 26, 1897, d. March 25, 1970
Marriage*Effie Maude Custer married Daniel Sherman King, son of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, on December 30, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ida Oakey Custer1,2,3,4

F, b. November 10, 1902, d. December, 1983
FatherJoseph Harden Custer1,2,3 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner1,2,3 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     Ida Oakey Custer was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.5 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-5667.6 She was born on November 10, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 She married Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery, son of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, on June 29, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 As of June 29, 1924,her married name was Howery. Ida Oakey Custer died in December, 1983 at South Carolina at age 81.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 159, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 29, District 390, Sycamore, Hamilton Co., Ohio8
1940Dwelling 262, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 212, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family

Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery b. September 23, 1901, d. November 9, 1981
Marriage*Ida Oakey Custer married Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery, son of Arthur Wilson Howery and Bell L. Wray, on June 29, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 
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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S6095] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville Co., SC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ed Downs Howery obituary in the Dec 17, 1981 edition.
  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. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Virginia Frances Howery Shearon obituary in the Sep 17, 2017 edition.

Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 9, 1908, d. April 4, 1995
FatherJoseph Harden Custer8,9,1,4,10,6 b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
MotherTabitha Frances Conner8,9,1,4,6 b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-3843.11 Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer was buried at Bayview Memorial Park, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.2,3 He was born on June 9, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,2,3,4,5 He married Elma Curtis Ferguson on July 8, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer died on April 4, 1995 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 86.11,2,3 He CUSTER, Fred Bain, 86, of Pensacola Fla., died Tuesday, April 4, 1995 in a Pensacola hospital. Mr. Custer was born in Floyd County, Va. and had resided in Pensacola since 1951, being relocated by Du Pont. He later retired from Monsanto in 1973. He was a member of the Warrington Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elma Custer, Pensacola, Fla; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda C. and Don Haley, Irmo, S.C., Annette C. and Russell Fortney, Pensacola, Fla., Kathleen C. and Gaylen Phillips, Pensacola, Fla; grandchildren, Brian Haley, Laura Young, Doug Haley, Kris Jernigan, Marcy Custer, Kevin Edgar, Bain Custer; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Park. on April 5, 1995.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 159, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 470, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 6, District 81-4A, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 201, District 81-4, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930Retail grocery salesman1
1940Petroleum truck driver12
1950Retail grocery propriator13

Family

Elma Curtis Ferguson b. January 11, 1913, d. December 15, 1997
Marriage*Freddie Bain "Fred" Custer married Elma Curtis Ferguson on July 8, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,7 
Children
  • Wanda Colleen Custer2,12,7,13,14
  • Roderick Bain Custer7,13
  • Nira Annette Custer2,7,13
  • Kathleen Marie Custer2,7,13

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Fred Bain Custer obituary in the Apr 5, 1995 edition.
  3. [S2659] Bayview Memorial Park, Escambia Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=grider&GSfn=cecil&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=16023390&CRid=71765&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S1795] Pensacola News Journal, From the Elma F. Custer obituary in the Dec 17, 1997 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Harden Custer obituary in the Mar 19, 1960 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oliver Hampton Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 26, 1909, d. January 30, 1987
FatherLowell Leander Poff1,2,6 b. February 1, 1888, d. January 26, 1955
MotherDella Odell Gearheart1,2,6 b. June 2, 1889, d. May 3, 1946
     Oliver Hampton Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,6 His Social Security Number was 225-01-6554.9 He was born on March 26, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,9,8,6,7 He married Sarah Blanche Richards on April 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,4 Oliver Hampton Poff died on January 30, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.3,8,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 184, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 67, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 156, District 119-16, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Wrecking company car repairer11

Family

Sarah Blanche Richards b. July 12, 1910, d. February 4, 1997
Marriage*Oliver Hampton Poff married Sarah Blanche Richards on April 13, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,4 
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. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  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 Forrest Wayne Poff, Sr. obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [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.
  8. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Richards Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 1997 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sarah Earlene Wilhelm obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
  13. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Lois Kathleen Greer obituary.
  14. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Earl L. Poff obituary.
  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.

William Jack Wickham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 25, 1934, d. January 22, 2013
FatherWilliam Otho "Billy" Wickham1,2,5 b. February 14, 1909, d. March 5, 1959
MotherMartha Jane Davis2,5 b. December 2, 1912, d. February 20, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 225-44-0543.6 William Jack Wickham was born on December 25, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6 He married Alyce Colleen Hartje on July 3, 1955 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.5 William Jack Wickham died on January 22, 2013 at age 78.6

Family

Alyce Colleen Hartje
Marriage*He married Alyce Colleen Hartje on July 3, 1955 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.5 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Ocie Conner Cowan Wickham obitutary in the Aug 14, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Jane Davis Dean obituary in the Feb 22, 1985 edition.
  3. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Mary Dell Wickham obituary in the Feb 7, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Wickham-Hartje marriage announcement in the Sep 24, 1955 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Dell Dix1

F, b. March 25, 1938, d. February 5, 2013
     Mary Dell Dix was buried at Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church Cemetery, 961 Johnsville Road, Eldersburg, Carroll Co., Maryland.1,2 She was born on March 25, 1938 at Baltimore, Maryland.1,2 She married Robert Davis Wickham, son of William Otho "Billy" Wickham and Martha Jane Davis, circa 1960.1 As of circa 1960,her married name was Wickham.1 Mary Dell Dix died on February 5, 2013 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 74.1,2 She Mary Dell Wickham, 74, of Eldersburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Carroll Lutheran Village following an extended illness. Born March 25, 1938, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late P. Harvey and Mildred B. Dix. She was the wife of Robert Davis Wickham, her husband for more than 53 years. She graduated from Milford Mill High School in 1955 and from Towson State Teachers College in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She then began her life of adventure and world travel when she married her husband. After a career of teaching kindergarten for the Department of Defense, she worked as a bookkeeper for the family business, Dixie Horse, and other businesses such as Champion Printing and the Rouse Company. After retiring, she spent her time with family, community service and traveled the country with her husband. She was a member of Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church for more than 35 years. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a service organization. In 1986 she joined the Freedom District Lioness Club, Freedom District Lions Club and later the South Carroll Lioness Lions Club. In 2001 she earned one of the Lions Club International's highest honors when she received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for humanitarian service. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Mary Ellen Wickham, of Eldersburg, sons Robert David Wickham and wife Jennifer, of Hanover, Pa., and Matthew James Wickham and wife Masami, of Belleville, Ill; sisters Margaret V. LeVee and husband Guy, and Ann D. Filbey and husband Gordon; a sister-in-law, Alyce Wickham; grandchildren Sean, Marie and Austin Wickham; and five nieces, two nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by a brother-in-law, William J. Wickham. on February 7, 2013.1

Family

Robert Davis Wickham
Marriage*She married Robert Davis Wickham, son of William Otho "Billy" Wickham and Martha Jane Davis, circa 1960.1 
Children
  • Mary Ellen Wickham1
  • Robert David Wickham1
  • Matthew James Wickham1

Citations

  1. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Mary Dell Wickham obituary in the Feb 7, 2013 edition.
  2. [S13249] Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.

John Carrington Williams Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 20, 1898, d. November 1, 1979
FatherCornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams8,9,1,3,10,6 b. November 10, 1868, d. March 18, 1950
MotherMary Jane Huffman8,9,1,10,6 b. September 5, 1875, d. June 23, 1950
     John Carrington Williams Sr. was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Louisa Co., Virginia.5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-44-6285.11 He was born on February 20, 1898 at Mokane, Callaway Co., Missouri.11,1,6,7,12 He married Bertha Mae Phillips, daughter of John W. Ross Phillips and Phoebe Matilda Roush, on June 29, 1919 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 John Carrington Williams Sr. and Bertha Mae Phillips were divorced on May 10, 1926 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 John Carrington Williams Sr. married Julia Silhan on February 1, 1933 at Washington, D.C..13,4,5,14 John Carrington Williams Sr. died on November 1, 1979 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.1,6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 42, District 33, Saint Aubert Township, Callaway Co., Missouri10
1910Dwelling 66, District 143, Ward 5, Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri8
1920Dwelling 253, District 165, Ward 5, Nevada, Vernon Co., MissouriJohn and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father Cam9
1930Camp Holabird, Baltimore, Maryland15
1940Dwelling 9, District 3-117, Edgemere, Baltimore Co., Maryland16
1950Dwelling 198, District 55-13, Louisa, Louisa Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1920Railroad fireman9
1930U.S. Army truck driver15
1940U.S. Army soldier16

Family 1

Bertha Mae Phillips b. September 10, 1899, d. April 23, 1980
Marriage*John Carrington Williams Sr. married Bertha Mae Phillips, daughter of John W. Ross Phillips and Phoebe Matilda Roush, on June 29, 1919 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 
Divorce* John Carrington Williams Sr. and Bertha Mae Phillips were divorced on May 10, 1926 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Julia Silhan b. July 30, 1904, d. March 14, 1995
Marriage*John Carrington Williams Sr. married Julia Silhan on February 1, 1933 at Washington, D.C..13,4,5,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  2. [S1076] Sandra Kay Williams Haislip (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug, 2002.
  3. [S1077] Julia Mary Williams, "Julia Mary Williams Ancestors," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 22, 2002.
  4. [S1708] Central Virginian, The, From the John Carrington Williams Jr. obituary in the Jan 15, 2009 edition.
  5. [S3379] Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [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.
  13. [S1071] Carol Harrison, "Williams Family Researcher Carol Harrison," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  14. [S11409] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John W. Ross Phillips1

M, b. 1869, d. 1947
     John W. Ross Phillips was buried at Berea Cemetery, Blue Mound Township, Vernon Co., Missouri.2 He married Phoebe Matilda Roush. John W. Ross Phillips was born in 1869.2 He died in 1947.2

Family

Phoebe Matilda Roush b. 1877, d. 1956
Marriage*He married Phoebe Matilda Roush. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  2. [S1298] Rose Williams (e-mail address), Berea Cemetery, Vernon Co., MO.

Phoebe Matilda Roush1

F, b. 1877, d. 1956
     Phoebe Matilda Roush married John W. Ross Phillips. Phoebe Matilda Roush was buried at Berea Cemetery, Blue Mound Township, Vernon Co., Missouri.2 Her married name was Phillips. She was born in 1877.2 She died in 1956.2

Family

John W. Ross Phillips b. 1869, d. 1947
Marriage*She married John W. Ross Phillips. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.
  2. [S1298] Rose Williams (e-mail address), Berea Cemetery, Vernon Co., MO.

Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932
FatherJohn O. Conner5,2,6,7,8,9,10 b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910
MotherLucinda Poff5,2,7,8,9,10 b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915
     Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,2,10 He was born on March 23, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 22, 1849.11,5,2,3,10 He married Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, daughter of William Berle "Burl" Oakes and Abigail Oakes, on April 3, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner married Julia P. Bell, daughter of John M. Bell and Ann/Anna Bird, on September 17, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12 Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner died on January 31, 1932 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.11,2,10

Census Records

1850Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1860Dwelling 370, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1870Dwelling 233, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1880Dwelling 220, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1900Dwelling 77, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1910Dwelling 11, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia17
1920Dwelling 96, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18
1930Dwelling 174, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia19

Occupation

1870Farm laborer13
1880Farmer14
1900Farmer16
1910Farmer17
1920Farmer18
1930Farmer19

Family 1

Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922
Marriage*Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner married Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, daughter of William Berle "Burl" Oakes and Abigail Oakes, on April 3, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 
Children

Family 2

Julia P. Bell b. October 4, 1846, d. July 22, 1927
Marriage*Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner married Julia P. Bell, daughter of John M. Bell and Ann/Anna Bird, on September 17, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S1705] Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 26, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 27, 1954 - Jan 1, 1958.
  5. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S354] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 02, From the will of John O. Conner.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Julie P. Conner death certificate.
  13. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  21. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  22. [S15] Wes McDaniel, "Wes and Gale's Family Tree (Doyle - Hall Family)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 17, 2003.
  23. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  24. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  25. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

Leah Beatrice Alston1

F, b. October 29, 1910, d. June 21, 1980
     Leah Beatrice Alston was born on October 29, 1910 at Ozark, Franklin Co., Arkansas.1 She married Grover Howard Huggins on October 16, 1933 at Shamrock, Wheeler Co., Texas.1 As of October 16, 1933,her married name was Huggins. Leah Beatrice Alston died on June 21, 1980 at Fresno, Fresno Co., California, at age 69.1

Family

Grover Howard Huggins b. 1906, d. 1960
Marriage*She married Grover Howard Huggins on October 16, 1933 at Shamrock, Wheeler Co., Texas.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1075] Brenda J. Williams Harris (granddaughter), "John Carrington Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2002-2005.

Herman Clyde Poff1,2,3

M, b. September 16, 1903, d. February 8, 1970
FatherRobert Hosea Poff1 b. June, 1872, d. before April 15, 1910
MotherNellie Vergie King1,4 b. January 1, 1876, d. May 18, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-1059.5 Herman Clyde Poff was born on September 16, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5,6 He married Lake King, daughter of William Harris/Horace "Will" King and Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer, on July 16, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Herman Clyde Poff and Lake King were divorced on June 6, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 Herman Clyde Poff married Hazel Gladys Eller on April 1, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,8 Herman Clyde Poff died on February 8, 1970 at Osceola Co., Florida, at age 66.2 He Mr. Herman C. Poff, 66, Kissimmee, died Sunday. A native of Floyd County, Va., he moved from Pence Springs, W. Va., 14 years ago. He was in the trucking business and was a contract carrier for the U.S. mail in the Kissimmee area before his retirement six years ago. He was a member of the Campbell City Southern Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Hazel Eller Poff, son, John Clyde Poff, both Kissimmee; brothers, Robert C. Poff, Sophia, W. Va., and Thomas Lee Poff, Haines City; sisters, Mrs. Roxie Bradford, Lafayette, Va., Mrs. Haille Long, Sugar Grove, Va., and Mrs. Ollie Poff, Bluefield, W. Va., and two grandchildren. on February 9, 1970.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 96, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 253, District 114, Seattle, King Co., Washington9
1940Dwelling 82, District 41-34, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Auto factory laborer9
1940Coal mine loader10

Family 1

Lake King b. May 31, 1908, d. September 22, 1991
Marriage*Herman Clyde Poff married Lake King, daughter of William Harris/Horace "Will" King and Iva Gleemore "Ivie" Wimmer, on July 16, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Herman Clyde Poff and Lake King were divorced on June 6, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 
Child

Family 2

Hazel Gladys Eller b. February 11, 1917, d. October 13, 1996
Marriage*Herman Clyde Poff married Hazel Gladys Eller on April 1, 1937 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,8 
Child
  • John Clyde Poff12,8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Eller marriage record.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Herman C. Poff obituary in the Feb 9, 1970 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Hazel E. Poff obituary in the Oct 15, 1996 edition.

Hallie Elizabeth Poff1

F, b. August 29, 1905, d. October 23, 1985
FatherRobert Hosea Poff1,2 b. June, 1872, d. before April 15, 1910
MotherNellie Vergie King1,3 b. January 1, 1876, d. May 18, 1941
     Her Social Security Number was 230-12-9837.4 Hallie Elizabeth Poff was buried at Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Smyth Co., Virginia.2,5 Her married name was Bonham.2 She married Charlie Millard Bonham.2 Hallie Elizabeth Poff was born on August 29, 1905 at Virginia.1,4,2 As of December 5, 1925,her married name was Long.6 She married Kilby Byron Long on December 5, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 Hallie Elizabeth Poff died on October 23, 1985 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 80.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 96, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 164, District 12, St. Clair, Smyth Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 228, District 87-17, St. Clair, Smyth Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 228, District 87-17, St. Clair, Smyth Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Charlie Millard Bonham b. March 28, 1899, d. May 4, 1983
Marriage*Hallie Elizabeth Poff married Charlie Millard Bonham.2 

Family 2

Kilby Byron Long b. April 16, 1903, d. May 8, 1962
Marriage*Hallie Elizabeth Poff married Kilby Byron Long on December 5, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S12149] Slemp Cemetery, Smyth Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion Rex Long obituary in the Sep 21, 2009 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S9156] Smyth County News, online Marion, VA, From the Lola Mae Long Anderson obitutary in the Oct 26, 2006 edition.
  13. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Sadie Long Garrick obitutary in the Sep 19, 2020 edition.
  14. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Sadie Long Garrick obituary in the Sep 19, 2020 edition.

Nettie R. Wilson1,2

F, b. July 22, 1887, d. March 16, 1974
FatherJames Tazwell Wilson1 b. 1841, d. 1898
MotherLyda Adeline Shockey1,2 b. March 13, 1850, d. September 29, 1914
     Nettie R. Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on July 22, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,1 She married Charles Luther "Charley" Poage, son of Samuel Crawford Poage and Celia Exona Earles, on February 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 As of February 25, 1904,her married name was Poage. Nettie R. Wilson died on March 16, 1974 at age 86.3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 214, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 155, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 60, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 169, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 48, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Charles Luther "Charley" Poage b. August 6, 1882, d. August 10, 1958
Marriage*Nettie R. Wilson married Charles Luther "Charley" Poage, son of Samuel Crawford Poage and Celia Exona Earles, on February 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Charles Luther Poage.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.