Marble Faun Lawrence1,2

F, b. April 4, 1897, d. March 4, 1965
FatherAlexander Carlton "Alex" Lawrence3,4,1 b. April 8, 1875, d. July 15, 1925
MotherIda May Poff3,4,1 b. February 14, 1871, d. June 3, 1921
     Her Social Security Number was 234-16-3927.5 Marble Faun Lawrence was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Barber.6 She married Daniel Leroy "Dan" Barber.6,7 Marble Faun Lawrence was born on April 4, 1897 at West Virginia.4,5,1 As of circa 1926,her married name was Walker.8 She married Lawrence A. Walker circa 1926.8 Marble Faun Lawrence died on March 4, 1965 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 67.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 93, District 64, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 363, District 3, Scott, Boone Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 26, District 378, Madeira, Hamilton Co., Ohio8
1940Dwelling 67, District 6-4, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Teacher9

Family 1

Daniel Leroy "Dan" Barber b. October 11, 1886, d. June 10, 1957
Marriage*Marble Faun Lawrence married Daniel Leroy "Dan" Barber.6,7 
Children

Family 2

Lawrence A. Walker b. circa 1900
Marriage*Marble Faun Lawrence married Lawrence A. Walker circa 1926.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Marble Lawrence Walker death certificate.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Lewis Alfred Walker obituary in the Jul 11, 2014 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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 Ida May Lawrence death certificate.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lawrence C. Barbour obituary in the Aug 4, 2006 edition.
  12. [S10631] Weekly Town Talk, From the Barbour-Golsby marriage announcement in the Jun 3, 1944 edition.

Lewis Russell Williams1,2

M, b. December 3, 1876, d. July 23, 1945
     Lewis Russell Williams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on December 3, 1876 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Katherine Grace "Kitty" Poff, daughter of William Anderson Poff and Talitha Cumi Scott, on May 13, 1896 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 Lewis Russell Williams died on July 23, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 405, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 185, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 337, District 95, Ward 5, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 215, District 33, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 197, District 20-45, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1900Coal miner6
1910Coal mine foreman7
1920Metro policeman8
1930City desk sergeant9
1940Policeman10

Family

Katherine Grace "Kitty" Poff b. December 8, 1874, d. May 30, 1944
Marriage*Lewis Russell Williams married Katherine Grace "Kitty" Poff, daughter of William Anderson Poff and Talitha Cumi Scott, on May 13, 1896 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lewis Russell Williams death certificate.
  3. [S60] The Kanawha County Family Tree Project, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maudenna/index.htm
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Katherine Grace Williams death certificate.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Katherine Grace Williams obituary in the May 31, 1944 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence Gathrine Williams death certificate.
  12. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clarence G. Williams obituary in the Aug 30, 1933 edition.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Alfred Williams obituary in the Nov 28, 1923 edition.

Martha Cumi Williams1

F, b. September 15, 1904, d. August 23, 1972
FatherLewis Russell Williams2,3,4 b. December 3, 1876, d. July 23, 1945
MotherKatherine Grace "Kitty" Poff2,3,4 b. December 8, 1874, d. May 30, 1944
     Martha Cumi Williams was buried at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Hollywood, Broward Co., Florida.1 Her Social Security Number was 236-16-4779.5 She was born on September 15, 1904 at West Virginia.5,6 As of circa 1922,her married name was Morris.7 She married Chester Clyde Morris circa 1922.4,7 Martha Cumi Williams died on August 23, 1972 at Hollywood, Broward Co., Florida, at age 67.6,1 She HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Mrs. Martha Cumi Morris, 67, of Hollywood, formerly of Dunbar, W.V., died Saturday at Hollywood Memorial Hospital. Surviving: son, Joseph K. of Hollywood; brother, V. Chester Williams of St. Petersburg; and one grandchild. Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Pembroke Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Sawyer and the Rev. Bill Billingsley officiating. Burial will be in the Hollywood Memorial Gardens. on August 25, 1972.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 185, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 337, District 95, Ward 5, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 40, District 29, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 369, District 20-115, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Chester Clyde Morris b. December 24, 1897, d. December 19, 1969
Marriage*Martha Cumi Williams married Chester Clyde Morris circa 1922.4,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Martha Cumi Morris obituary in the Aug 25, 1972 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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Alfred Williams obituary in the Nov 28, 1923 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  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. [S7882] Fort Lauderdale News, From the Chester C. Morris obituary in the Dec 21, 1969 edition.

Ida Mae Williams1

F, b. circa 1908, d. September, 1967
FatherLewis Russell Williams2,3,4 b. December 3, 1876, d. July 23, 1945
MotherKatherine Grace "Kitty" Poff2,3,4 b. December 8, 1874, d. May 30, 1944
     Ida Mae Williams was buried at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Hollywood, Broward Co., Florida.5 She was born circa 1908 at West Virginia.2 As of circa 1925,her married name was Temple.6 She married William Jennings Bryan Temple circa 1925.7,6,1 Ida Mae Williams died in September, 1967 at Broward Co., Florida.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 185, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 337, District 95, Ward 5, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 178, District 34, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 368, District 20-115, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

William Jennings Bryan Temple b. November 24, 1904, d. August, 1967
Marriage*Ida Mae Williams married William Jennings Bryan Temple circa 1925.7,6,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S10854] Item, The, From the Cecilia Mingus obituary in the Mar 15, 1988 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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Alfred Williams obituary in the Nov 28, 1923 edition.
  5. [S7726] Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens East, Broward Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clarence G. Williams obituary in the Aug 30, 1933 edition.
  8. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clarence Gethen Williams Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. July 7, 1897, d. August 29, 1933
FatherLewis Russell Williams1,2,5,6,7,8 b. December 3, 1876, d. July 23, 1945
MotherKatherine Grace "Kitty" Poff1,2,5,6,7,8 b. December 8, 1874, d. May 30, 1944
     Clarence Gethen Williams Sr. was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,6 He was born on July 7, 1897 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1898.9,5,8 He married Barbara Helen Eberbaugh circa 1920.3,5 Clarence Gethen Williams Sr. died on August 29, 1933 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 36; Died of tuberculosis.5,6 He Clarence G. Williams, 35 years old, died Tuesday afternoon at his home at 502 Charleston street after a long illness. He formerly was assistant manager of WooIworth's store in Capitol street, but at the time of his death was employed by the New York Central railroad. Mr. Williams is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Williams; three sons, Ted, Louis Russell, III and Clarence Alfred Williams, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Williams; one brother, Chester V. Williams, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennings Temple and Mrs. Chester Morris, of Raleigh, N. C. Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Bartlett's Chapel. Rev. C. N. Jarrett and Rev. Pat Withrow will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Hill cemetery. on August 30, 1933.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 405, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 185, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 337, District 95, Ward 5, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 214, District 33, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1920Coal miner2
1930Railroad switchman3

Family

Barbara Helen Eberbaugh b. May 25, 1898, d. July 26, 1995
Marriage*Clarence Gethen Williams Sr. married Barbara Helen Eberbaugh circa 1920.3,5 
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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5112] Spring Hill Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence Gathrine Williams death certificate.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clarence G. Williams obituary in the Aug 30, 1933 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Alfred Williams obituary in the Nov 28, 1923 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ted C. Williams obituary in the Jul 7, 1969 edition.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clarence Alfred Williams obituary in the Jul 9, 2009 edition.

Verle Chester Williams1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 19, 1900, d. December, 1982
FatherLewis Russell Williams1,2,7,8,3 b. December 3, 1876, d. July 23, 1945
MotherKatherine Grace "Kitty" Poff1,2,7,8,3 b. December 8, 1874, d. May 30, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 233-36-4876.9 Verle Chester Williams was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on May 19, 1900 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,4,9 He married Brooke V. Cabell on December 20, 1921 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.10 Verle Chester Williams died in December, 1982 at West Virginia at age 82.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 405, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 185, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 33, District 5, Glenville, Gilmer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 564, District 20-39, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1930Policeman11
1940City patrolman12

Family

Brooke V. Cabell b. October 17, 1901, d. July 11, 1983
Marriage*Verle Chester Williams married Brooke V. Cabell on December 20, 1921 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Clarence G. Williams obituary in the Aug 30, 1933 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Katherine Grace Williams obituary in the May 31, 1944 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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S4073] Cunningham Memorial Park, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Alfred Williams obituary in the Nov 28, 1923 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Williams-Cabell marriage record.
  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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the June W. Hamilton obituary in the Nov 22, 2006 edition.

Fannie Mae Dew1

F, b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     Fannie Mae Dew was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,1 She was born on July 2, 1875 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She married George Henderson Poff, son of William Anderson Poff and Talitha Cumi Scott, on February 10, 1896 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,1 As of February 10, 1896,her married name was Poff. Fannie Mae Dew died on January 16, 1964 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 88.2 She Mrs. Fannie Mae Poff, 88, formerly of South Charleston, died Thursday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Louise Cox of Richmond, Va., with whom she lived. Graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Spring Hill Cemetery. The body will arrive at the Bartlett Funeral Home Saturday at 10 a.m. Surviving: sons, Herman of Montgomery and Jess W. Richmond; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. on January 17, 1964.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 323, District 18, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 558, District 20-101A, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

George Henderson Poff b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
Marriage*Fannie Mae Dew married George Henderson Poff, son of William Anderson Poff and Talitha Cumi Scott, on February 10, 1896 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Fannie Mae Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1964 edition.
  3. [S60] The Kanawha County Family Tree Project, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~maudenna/index.htm
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S76] Family of Joseph Scott, online http://www.slip.net/~dgf/scott/index.htm#toc
  10. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clella Mae Eads death certificate.
  12. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  13. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From George H. Poff obituary in the Jun 2, 1948 edition.

William A. "Willie" Poff1,2

M, b. October 24, 1897
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff3,4,2,5 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew3,4,2,5 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     William A. "Willie" Poff was born on October 24, 1897 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S76] Family of Joseph Scott, online http://www.slip.net/~dgf/scott/index.htm#toc
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.

Robert Gethen Pfaff1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 3, 1899, d. March 16, 1971
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff8,9,10,11 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew8,9,10 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 579-07-7810.12 Robert Gethen Pfaff was buried at Idlewilde Cemetery, 980 Tucker Road, Hood River, Hood River Co., Oregon.7 He and Juanita May Anderson were divorced.13 Robert Gethen Pfaff was born on August 3, 1899 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,4,12,7 He married Juanita May Anderson on March 20, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Robert Gethen Pfaff married Margaret Claudia Pender on December 23, 1933 at Washington, D.C..3 Robert Gethen Pfaff married Mary Jane Keller on October 10, 1945 at Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.6,14 Robert Gethen Pfaff died on March 16, 1971 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 71.5,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 171, District 39, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10
1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 426, District 54, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930State capital civil engineer15

Family 1

Juanita May Anderson b. January 11, 1898, d. February 8, 1973
Divorce*Robert Gethen Pfaff and Juanita May Anderson were divorced.13 
Marriage* Robert Gethen Pfaff married Juanita May Anderson on March 20, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 

Family 2

Margaret Claudia Pender b. circa 1913
Marriage*Robert Gethen Pfaff married Margaret Claudia Pender on December 23, 1933 at Washington, D.C..3 
Child

Family 3

Mary Jane Keller b. January 20, 1912, d. December 29, 2011
Marriage*Robert Gethen Pfaff married Mary Jane Keller on October 10, 1945 at Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.6,14 
Children
  • Anne Marie Pfaff14
  • Stephen G. Pfaff14

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Anderson marriage record.
  3. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  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. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  6. [S3301] NM Bernalillo County, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Marriage Index, 1888-2011.
  7. [S7251] Idlewilde Cemetery, Hood River Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S76] Family of Joseph Scott, online http://www.slip.net/~dgf/scott/index.htm#toc
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Juanita May Anderson obituary.
  14. [S4880] Eugene Register-Guard, The, From the Mary Jane Pfaff obituary in the Jan 7, 2011 edition.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S8042] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Select Deaths and Burials Index, 1769-1960.

Clella Mae Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 30, 1901, d. October 10, 1948
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff4,5,2,3 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew4,5,2,3 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     Clella Mae Poff was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-46-7476.2 She was born on March 30, 1901 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Eads.6 She married Norman Albert Eads on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7,3 Clella Mae Poff died on October 10, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 47.2,3 She Eads, Clella Mae — 47, of 63 Keller addition, died Sunday In a local hosiptal after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Norman Eads; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Stalnaker and Annette Eads both of Charleston; four sons, Ray, Jack, Joe and Jimmy; her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Poff; two brothers, Herman and Jess Poff; one sister, Mrs. Louise Cox of Richmond, Va. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Baptist church with Rev. J. F. Norton officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill cemetery under the direction
of Long, Johnson and Fisher mortuary. on October 11, 1948.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 231, District 34, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 306, District 20-31, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8

Family

Norman Albert Eads b. March 30, 1900, d. March 23, 1974
Marriage*Clella Mae Poff married Norman Albert Eads on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clella Mae Eads death certificate.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eads-Poff marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Annette Sue Bostic obituary in the Apr 10, 2008 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From James Norman Eads, Sr. obituary in the Sep 7, 1994 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  13. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Norman Albert Eads1,2

M, b. March 30, 1900, d. March 23, 1974
     Norman Albert Eads was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 235-01-6118.3 He married Charlotte Bogess.1 Norman Albert Eads was born on March 30, 1900 at Mount Carbon, Fayette Co., West Virginia.4,3,5,2 He married Clella Mae Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 Norman Albert Eads died on March 23, 1974 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.8 He Norman A. Eads, 73, of Rt. 4, Charleston, died Saturday at his home. He was a retired employee of Tru-Temper Corp. with 29 years of experience. Surviving: wife, Charlotte, sons, Ray of Cross Lanes, Jack of Carlisle, Pa., Joe of Pensacola, Fla., and Jimmy of Charleston; stepson, Clifford Holmes of Miami, Fla; daughters, Mrs. Annette Bostic and Mrs. Norman Alexander, both of Charleston; stepdaughter, Mrs. B. C. Dickerson of Tyler Mountain; sisters, Mrs. Lucille Varney of Cross Lanes and Mrs. Ethel Klass of Atlanta, Ga; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. The body is at Cunningham Funeral Home where friends may call after noon today. on March 24, 1974.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 231, District 34, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 306, District 20-31, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Hauling contractor truck driver9
1940Truck driver10

Family 1

Charlotte Bogess b. February 11, 1909, d. October 17, 1999
Marriage*Norman Albert Eads married Charlotte Bogess.1 

Family 2

Clella Mae Poff b. March 30, 1901, d. October 10, 1948
Marriage*Norman Albert Eads married Clella Mae Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on July 3, 1920 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4499] Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eads-Poff marriage record.
  6. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Norman A. Eads obituary in the Mar 24, 1974 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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Annette Sue Bostic obituary in the Apr 10, 2008 edition.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From James Norman Eads, Sr. obituary in the Sep 7, 1994 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

George Herman Poff1,2

M, b. July 3, 1904, d. January 6, 1988
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff1,3,4,5,6 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew1,3,4,5,6,7 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     George Herman Poff was buried at Montgomery Memorial Park, Route 60, London, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 235-05-5290.9 He was born on July 3, 1904 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.9,10 He married Grace Marie Myers on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,10 George Herman Poff died on January 6, 1988 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 83.8,9 He GEORGE H. POFF, 83, of Pratt, died Jan 6, 1988 in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was a retired miner from Bethlehem Steel and a member of UMW .He was an 18-year resident of Pratt. Surviving: wife, Grace Poff; sons, David of Pratt, Robert E. of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Dorothy Siemiaczko of Pratt, Carolyn Hanson of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Montgomery United Methodist. Church, with the Rev. Gary N. Shepard officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery. on January 8, 1988.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 23, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 140, District 20-11, Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940Salesman11
1950Coal mine construction worker12

Family

Grace Marie Myers b. February 27, 1908, d. March 20, 1992
Marriage*George Herman Poff married Grace Marie Myers on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  2. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  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. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From George H. Poff obituary in the Jun 2, 1948 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Fannie Mae Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1964 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George H. Poff obituary in the Jan 8, 1988 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Myers marriage record.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Herman Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 2009 edition.
  14. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Keffer marriage record.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Grace Marie Myers1,2

F, b. February 27, 1908, d. March 20, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 232-16-7139.3 Grace Marie Myers was born on February 27, 1908 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,2 She married George Herman Poff, son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of February 2, 1927,her married name was Poff.2 Grace Marie Myers died on March 20, 1992 at age 84.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 23, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 140, District 20-11, Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Family

George Herman Poff b. July 3, 1904, d. January 6, 1988
Marriage*Grace Marie Myers married George Herman Poff, son of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew, on February 2, 1927 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1199] Descendants of William Anderson Poff, 1830-1889, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dfridley/poff/#sn
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Myers marriage record.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George H. Poff obituary in the Jan 8, 1988 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Herman Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 2009 edition.
  8. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Keffer marriage record.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 28, 1931, d. March 11, 1999
FatherGeorge Herman Poff1,5,3,6,7,4,8 b. July 3, 1904, d. January 6, 1988
MotherGrace Marie Myers1,5,3,6,7,4,8 b. February 27, 1908, d. March 20, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 232-50-5037.9 Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.10 He was born on December 28, 1931 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2,9,3,4,11,8 He married Ionne Keffer on May 14, 1960 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.5,8 Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr. died on March 11, 1999 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 67.2,9,10,11 He COLUMBUS, Ohio - Robert E. Poff Sr., 67, of Columbus died March 11, 1999, in Columbus after a long illness. He was a retired mechanical engineer and division chief from DCSC. He was a graduate of West Virginia Tech and a Korean War veteran. Surviving: wife, Ionne Poff; daughter, Mary Ann Poff of Hilliard; son, Robert E. Jr. of Blacklick; sisters, Dorothy Siemiaczko of Pratt, W.Va., Carolyn Hanson of Christiansburg, Va; brother, David Poff of Pratt; three grandchildren. Entombment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Columbus. on March 13, 1999.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 23, District 20-101B, Loudon, Kanawha Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 140, District 20-11, Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7

Family

Ionne Keffer
Marriage*Robert Edward "Bob" Poff Sr. married Ionne Keffer on May 14, 1960 at Madison, Boone Co., West Virginia.5,8 
Children
  • Mary Ann Poff10
  • Robert Edward Poff Jr.10

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George H. Poff obituary in the Jan 8, 1988 edition.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the David Herman Poff obituary in the Mar 4, 2009 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Keffer marriage record.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Robert E. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Mar 14, 1999 edition.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Mary Louise Poff1

F, b. June 28, 1907, d. October 10, 1988
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff2,3,4,5,1 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew2,3,4,5,6,1 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     Mary Louise Poff was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1,7 She married Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox.1 Her married name was Cox. Mary Louise Poff was born on June 28, 1907 at West Virginia.1 She died on October 10, 1988 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 81.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 191, District 52, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 323, District 18, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia4

Family

Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox b. May 21, 1913, d. September 19, 1977
Marriage*Mary Louise Poff married Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox.1 
Children
  • Doris Ann Cox8,9,10
  • Nancy Lea Cox9,10
  • Linda Gay Cox10
  • Carol Sue Cox10

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Fannie Mae Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1964 edition.
  7. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S528] Doris Kies, "Poff Family (William Anderson Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 20, 2004.
  9. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox1,2,3

M, b. May 21, 1913, d. September 19, 1977
     Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox married Mary Louise Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew.1 Lawrence Strange "Joe" Cox was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on May 21, 1913 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on September 19, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 64.1

Family

Mary Louise Poff b. June 28, 1907, d. October 10, 1988
Marriage*He married Mary Louise Poff, daughter of George Henderson Poff and Fannie Mae Dew.1 
Children
  • Doris Ann Cox4,5,6
  • Nancy Lea Cox5,6
  • Linda Gay Cox6
  • Carol Sue Cox6

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S528] Doris Kies, "Poff Family (William Anderson Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 20, 2004.
  5. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff1,2

M, b. August 3, 1912, d. March 28, 1990
FatherGeorge Henderson Poff3,4,5,6,7 b. April 13, 1877, d. December 12, 1950
MotherFannie Mae Dew3,4,5,6,7,8 b. July 2, 1875, d. January 16, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 235-03-5561.9 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff was born on August 3, 1912 at Acme, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.9,10,2,11 He married Olive Amelia Ferrell on July 3, 1937 at Ravenwood, Mason Co., West Virginia.12 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Olive Amelia Ferrell were divorced in 1943 at Dade Co., Florida.13 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Onnolee Mae Perkins on August 10, 1946 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Onnolee was divorced at the time of this marriage.10 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Onnolee Mae Perkins were divorced before July 23, 1959.1 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Ferne Elizabeth Smith on July 23, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ferne was divorced at the time of this marriage.1 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Ferne Elizabeth Smith were divorced before 1970.14 Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff died on March 28, 1990 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.15,9,11 He Jess W. Poff, 78, of Charleston, died March 28, 1990, in St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a former employee of Libbey-Owens-Ford glass plant. Surviving: niece, Norma Lee Alexander of Charleston. There will be no service or visitation. J.E. Johnson Funeral Home, Kanawha City, is in charge of arrangements. on March 29, 1990.15

Census Records

1920Dwelling 103, District 102, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 323, District 18, Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 183, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1940Gas station attendant16

Family 1

Olive Amelia Ferrell b. July 24, 1912, d. February 2, 2001
Marriage*Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Olive Amelia Ferrell on July 3, 1937 at Ravenwood, Mason Co., West Virginia.12 
Divorce* Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Olive Amelia Ferrell were divorced in 1943 at Dade Co., Florida.13 

Family 2

Onnolee Mae Perkins b. May 1, 1920, d. December 11, 1998
Marriage*Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Onnolee Mae Perkins on August 10, 1946 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Onnolee was divorced at the time of this marriage.10 
Divorce* Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Onnolee Mae Perkins were divorced before July 23, 1959.1 

Family 3

Ferne Elizabeth Smith b. August 25, 1920, d. December 15, 1992
Marriage*Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff married Ferne Elizabeth Smith on July 23, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Ferne was divorced at the time of this marriage.1 
Divorce* Jess Woodrow "Jessie" Poff and Ferne Elizabeth Smith were divorced before 1970.14 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-McLaughlin marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S535] Nancy Lea Cox (daughter), "Poff Family (Mary Louise Poff)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Sep 30, 2004.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From George H. Poff obituary in the Jun 2, 1948 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Clella Mae Eads obituary in the Oct 11, 1948 edition.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Fannie Mae Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1964 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Perkins marriage record.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Ferrell marriage certificate.
  13. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, from the Jess W. Poff, obituary in the Mar 29, 1990 edition.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Turpan1,2

F, b. May, 1853, d. October 13, 1940
     Eliza Turpan was buried at Meadows Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2 She was born in May, 1853 at Madams Creek, Summers Co., West Virginia.3,2 She married Lewis L. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on May 24, 1876 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 As of May 24, 1876,her married name was Poff.1 As of October 28, 1922,her married name was Akers.4 Eliza Turpan married John E. Akers on October 28, 1922 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 Eliza Turpan died on October 13, 1940 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 87.2

Census Records

1880Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1900Dwelling 250, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia3

Family 1

Lewis L. Poff b. January, 1845
Marriage*Eliza Turpan married Lewis L. Poff, son of Peter Edward Poff and Catherine Radford, on May 24, 1876 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1 

Family 2

John E. Akers
Marriage*Eliza Turpan married John E. Akers on October 28, 1922 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Turpan marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eliza Akers death certificate.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Adeline Sowers

F, b. June 6, 1858, d. March 15, 1922
     Nancy Adeline Sowers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 6, 1858 at Virginia.1 She married John Henry Epperly, son of Jobe/John Epperly and Martha A. Basham, on September 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of September 3, 1876,her married name was Epperly. Nancy Adeline Sowers died on March 15, 1922 at age 63.1

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

John Henry Epperly b. January 14, 1858, d. December 17, 1922
Marriage*Nancy Adeline Sowers married John Henry Epperly, son of Jobe/John Epperly and Martha A. Basham, on September 3, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

John Gray Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 23, 1913, d. September 11, 1943
FatherJohn Willie/Will Sowder7,8,3,5 b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
MotherClara Elizabeth Gray7,8,3,5 b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
     John Gray Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia; Marker is a cenotaph. He was lost at sea.2 He From The Roanoke Valley War Memorial page: John G. Sowder From Salem. Attended high school and worked on the family farm at the foot of Mount Regis Hill before the war. Served in the Navy. Killed when his destroyer, the USS Rowan, was sunk off the coast of Italy. He was in the machine room at the time. Survived by his wife, Gertrude; parents John and Clara Sowder; brothers, Warren and Lynwood. Body never recovered. Sowder's brothers also served in the military. Says Sowder's widow: "His mother had a radio in the kitchen and never turned it off." -- Submitted by his widow, Gertrude J. Barnett of Roanoke. He was born on August 23, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Gertrude Jane Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on August 19, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 John Gray Sowder died on September 11, 1943 at Tyrrhenian Sea off the coast of Italy at age 30; Some records have a death date of Sep 12, 1943.6,2,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 273, District 116-19, Portsmouth, Virginia10

Occupation

1940U.S. Navy water tender10

Family

Gertrude Jane Martin b. November 11, 1919, d. April 30, 2017
Marriage*John Gray Sowder married Gertrude Jane Martin, daughter of Henry Boyle Martin and Ida Lee Wickham, on August 19, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Jane Martin Sowder Barnett Good obituary in the May 5, 2017 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S12667] Unknown compiler, U.S., Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Unaccounted-for Remains, Group B (Unrecoverable), 1941-1975.
  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. [S13261] Unknown compiler, U.S., World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Lynwood Sowder Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 6, 1915, d. July 17, 2009
FatherJohn Willie/Will Sowder6,7,8,3,9,10,5 b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
MotherClara Elizabeth Gray6,7,8,3,9,10,5 b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
     James Lynwood Sowder Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Virginia Unknown.1,2 James Lynwood Sowder Sr. was born on October 6, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,3,4,5 He married Thelma Elizabeth Bryant on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,11,3,12,13 James Lynwood Sowder Sr. died on July 17, 2009 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,11,12 He James Lynwood Sowder, Sr., U.S. Navy Retired, 93, of Meadows of Dan, Va., passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by first wife, Thelma and son, James, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Virginia B. Sowder; daughter, Sissy and husband, Brad Steckel; granddaughter, Casey Sowder; stepdaughters, Annette and Orville Holt, Juanita and Joey Fain, and Susan and Steve Arnden; stepsons, Jimmy and Rita Branscome, Leonard and Debra Branscome, Danny and Lisa Branscome, and Ray Branscome. Graveside services will be at the Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke, with Military Honors by the D.A.V. Roanoke, with the U.S. Navy Chaplain officiating. on July 18, 2009.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 59, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Radio repairman8

Family 1

Virginia Unknown
Marriage*James Lynwood Sowder Sr. married Virginia Unknown.1,2 

Family 2

Thelma Elizabeth Bryant b. July 26, 1920, d. December 26, 1989
Marriage*James Lynwood Sowder Sr. married Thelma Elizabeth Bryant on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,11,3,12,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lynwood Sowder, Jr., obituary in the May 7, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lynwood Sowder, Sr. obituary in the Jul 18, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Will Sowder obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara E. Gray Sowder obituary in the Apr 5, 1971 edition.
  11. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Bryant Sowder obituary in the Dec 28, 1989 edition.

Warren Hancock Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. February 22, 1918, d. December 15, 1989
FatherJohn Willie/Will Sowder1,3,4,10,11,12,7,8,5 b. April 14, 1880, d. January 22, 1966
MotherClara Elizabeth Gray1,3,4,10,11,12,7,8,5 b. February 29, 1888, d. April 4, 1971
     Warren Hancock Sowder was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,13,5,14 His Social Security Number was 226-16-6982.15 He was born on February 22, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,15,6,13,7,8,9,5,16 He married Mary Ursalene Sowers on March 9, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Warren Hancock Sowder and Mary Ursalene Sowers were divorced on October 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Warren Hancock Sowder married Alice Mae Jones on March 21, 1979 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.17 Warren Hancock Sowder died on December 15, 1989 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.15,2,5,13,16,14 He Warren H. Sowder, age 71, of Route 4, died Friday evening at his home. Surviving are his wife, Alice J. Sowder; one son, John Gray Sowder, Greensboro, N.C; two stepchildren, Karen Poff, Roanoke; Douglas Wayne Poff, Germany; one brother, James Lynwood Sowder, Troutville; two grandchildren. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on December 17, 1989.14

Census Records

1920Dwelling 322, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 544, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 59, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 57, District 120-7, Roanoke, Virginia18

Occupation

1940Truck driver1
1950Railroad postal clerk18

Family 1

Mary Ursalene Sowers b. February 8, 1920, d. June 22, 2021
Marriage*Warren Hancock Sowder married Mary Ursalene Sowers on March 9, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Warren Hancock Sowder and Mary Ursalene Sowers were divorced on October 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Child
  • John Gray Sowder17,14

Family 2

Alice Mae Jones
Marriage*Warren Hancock Sowder married Alice Mae Jones on March 21, 1979 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.17 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [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.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Will Sowder obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara E. Gray Sowder obituary in the Apr 5, 1971 edition.
  13. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Warren H. Sowder obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Bettie Jane Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. September 27, 1924, d. October 4, 1997
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,9,3,6,7 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,9,3,6,7 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     Bettie Jane Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6005.10 She was born on September 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.10,4,5,7,8 As of December 17, 1943,her married name was Cassell.4 She married Rupert Murray Cassell on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,7 Bettie Jane Aldridge died on October 4, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,10,7,5 She CASSELL, Bettie Aldridge, 73, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 4, 1997. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late George Milton and Maude Sowder Aldridge. She was a lifetime member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church and past Chaplain of the General James Breckenridge Chapter of the D.A.R. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rupert M. Cassell; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen D. and Beverly Cassell of Greenville, S.C; daughter and son-in-law, Susan C. and David C. Robbins of Richmond, and five grandchildren, Jeffrey S. Thomas, Jennifer S. Thomas, Leigh K. Robbins, Alex D. Robbins and Ann Bradley Robbins. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on October 5, 1997.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 268, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia3
1950Dwelling 165, District 120-139, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family

Rupert Murray Cassell b. March 11, 1922, d. November 29, 2008
Marriage*Bettie Jane Aldridge married Rupert Murray Cassell on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,7 
Children
  • Stephen Douglas "Steve" Cassell1,2,4,11
  • Susan Katherine Cassell1,2,4,11

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bettie Aldridge Cassell obituary in the Oct 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rupert M. Cassell obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rupert Murray Cassell1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 11, 1922, d. November 29, 2008
     Rupert Murray Cassell was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 His Social Security Number was 230-10-1382.7 He was born on March 11, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,7,3,4,6 He married Bettie Jane Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,5 Rupert Murray Cassell died on November 29, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.2,7,5,6 He Rupert M. Cassell, 86, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Aldridge Cassell. Mr. Cassell graduated from Virginia Tech in 1943. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he went to work for Roanoke Mills in 1946. He later became general manager and retired from Tultex after 38 years of service. He was a founding member of Hidden Valley Country Club and was active in Junior Achievement. Surviving is his son, Steve Cassell and wife, Beverly, of Greenville, S.C; daughter, Susan Robbins and husband, David, of Richmond; grandchildren, Jeffrey Thomas, of Greensboro, N.C., Jennifer Whipple, of Asheville, N.C., Leigh Robbins, of Richmond, Alex Robbins, of Richmond, and Ann Bradley Almy, of Atlanta; sister, Nancy Huff, of Roanoke; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held at Evergreen Burial Park. on November 30, 2008.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 165, District 120-139, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Knitting mill superintendent8

Family

Bettie Jane Aldridge b. September 27, 1924, d. October 4, 1997
Marriage*Rupert Murray Cassell married Bettie Jane Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,5 
Children
  • Stephen Douglas "Steve" Cassell1,2,4,8
  • Susan Katherine Cassell1,2,4,8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bettie Aldridge Cassell obituary in the Oct 5, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rupert M. Cassell obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Ida Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. December 21, 1905, d. March 17, 1976
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,8,3,4,5 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,8,3,4,5 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-2439.9 Lucy Ida Aldridge was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,6,7 She was born on December 21, 1905 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3,4,6 As of March 27, 1926,her married name was Ratliff.5 She married Lorrin Curtis Ratliff on March 27, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,7 Lucy Ida Aldridge died on March 17, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.2,6,7 She Mrs. Lucy Aldridge Ratliff, age 70, of 24 McDivitt Rd., Salem, died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. She was a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, L. C. Ratliff; two sons, Curtis Ratliff, Roanoke, John Ratliff, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Cassell, Mrs. Maude Poole, Roanoke, Mrs. Mammie Kirby, Waynesboro; two brothers, Leonard Aldridge, Waynesboro, Bill Aldridge, Roanoke; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 18, 1976.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia8
1930Dwelling 48, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 66, District 118-23, Richmond, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 118, District 120-151, Roanoke, Virginia12

Family

Lorrin Curtis Ratliff b. November 18, 1901, d. July 22, 1984
Marriage*Lucy Ida Aldridge married Lorrin Curtis Ratliff on March 27, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [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&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Aldridge Ratliff obituary in the Mar 18, 1976 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leonard Anthony Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 9, 1903, d. April 29, 1976
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,9,4,10,11,7 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,9,4,10,11,7 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 223-10-5854.12 Leonard Anthony Aldridge was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.3,5,7 He was born on October 9, 1903 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,3,4,5,6,7 He married Margaret Hull Craig circa 1924.2,13,5,7,8 Leonard Anthony Aldridge Leonard Anthony Aldridge, 72, of 1822 Mt. Vernon St., died 5:30 this morning (April 29, 1976) at Waynesboro Community Hospital. He was born at Copper Hill Oct. 9, 1903, son of George and Maude (Sowder) Aldridge. In 1968 he retired from DuPont. Mr. Aldridge was a former commissioner of the Blue Ridge District of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, Masonic Lee Lodge 209 of Waynesboro and Acca Shrine Temple. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret (Craig) Aldridge; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Ellison of Waynesboro; one son, Leonard Aldridge Jr. of Orlando, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Kirby of Waynesboro, and Mrs. Vernon Poole and Mrs. Rupert Cassell, both of Roanoke; one brother, B. W. Aldridge of Roanoke; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services will be conducted at Augusta Memorial Park. on April 29, 1976.7 He died on April 29, 1976 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 72.12,5,7,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 97, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 461, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 18, District 8-25, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 40, District 124-11, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1930Electric factory salesman2
1940Rayon plant relief engineer14
1950Rayon factory foreman15

Family

Margaret Hull Craig b. March 4, 1909, d. June 2, 1994
Marriage*Leonard Anthony Aldridge married Margaret Hull Craig circa 1924.2,13,5,7,8 
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. [S3303] Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Leonard Anthony Aldridge obituary in the Apr 29, 1976 edition.
  8. [S10145] News-Virginian, The, From the Margaret Hull Aldridge obituary in the Jun 3, 1994 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Sowder Aldridge obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the George Milton Aldridge obituary in the Apr 30, 1956 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S2542] News Virginian, The, From the Lois Marie Aldridge Ellison obituary in the Apr 16, 2010 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Billy Warren Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. September 20, 1915, d. October 11, 1989
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,2,9,10,5,6,8,11 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,2,9,10,5,6,8,11 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-9774.12 Billy Warren Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,13,8 He was born on September 20, 1915 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,3,6,7,13,8,11,14 He married Julia Elizabeth Bright on October 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5,8 Billy Warren Aldridge died on October 11, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.12,13,8,14

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 8, District 119-38, Roanoke, Virginia15
1950Dwelling 30, District 120-137, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1940Salesman15
1950Plumbing supply salesman16

Family

Julia Elizabeth Bright b. September 23, 1918, d. August 25, 2002
Marriage*Billy Warren Aldridge married Julia Elizabeth Bright on October 21, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth B. Aldridge obituary in the Aug 26, 2002 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Sowder Aldridge obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the George Milton Aldridge obituary in the Apr 30, 1956 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Russell Aldridge1,2,3,4

M, b. September 19, 1918, d. November 19, 1973
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge1,2,5,6,4 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder1,2,5,6,4 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     John Russell Aldridge was buried at El Cajon Cemetery, 2080 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, San Diego Co., California.7 His Social Security Number was 225-10-7206.8 He married Helen Wiktorowicz.7 John Russell Aldridge was born on September 19, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,9,7,4 He died on November 19, 1973 at San Diego Co., California, at age 55.9,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia2

Family

Helen Wiktorowicz b. March 17, 1915, d. July 28, 2006
Marriage*John Russell Aldridge married Helen Wiktorowicz.7 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4426] Oregon State Library, U.S., Military Registers, 1862-1985.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Sowder Aldridge obituary in the Dec 17, 1989 edition.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the George Milton Aldridge obituary in the Apr 30, 1956 edition.
  7. [S4427] El Cajon Cemetery, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Mamie Kate Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. February 8, 1921, d. August 23, 1991
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge4,5,1,2,6 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder4,5,1,2,6 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 229-18-6235.2 Her married name was Barnes.7 Mamie Kate Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.8 She married Jacob Brode Barnes Jr.7,6,9 Mamie Kate Aldridge was born on February 8, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,6 As of February 22, 1941,her married name was Kirby.1 She married Robert Eugene Kirby Jr. on February 22, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 Mamie Kate Aldridge died on August 23, 1991 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 70.2,7,6 She Mamie Kirby Barnes, 70, of 914 Maryland Ave., Suffolk, died Friday, in Obici Hospital, Suffolk. She was a native of Roanoke, and a member of Main St. Suffolk United Methodist Church. She was a life member of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs and a member of Cypress Cove Country Club in Franklin and a member of Suffolk Women's Golf Association. Mrs. Barnes the former wife of the late Robert E. Kirby, Jr. She is survived by her husband, J. B. Barnes, Jr; one daughter, Patricia K. Percy of Statesville, N. C; one son, Robert E. Kirby, III of Romney, W. Va; two stepdaughters, Kay Goldberg of Chesapeake; and Kathy Knack of Norfolk; two sisters, Bettie Cassell and Maude Poole, both of Roanoke; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on August 25, 1991.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 268, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 276, District 124-13A, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1950Chamber of Commerce clerk10

Family 1

Jacob Brode Barnes Jr. b. June 10, 1918, d. December 24, 1997
Marriage*Mamie Kate Aldridge married Jacob Brode Barnes Jr.7,6,9 

Family 2

Robert Eugene Kirby Jr. b. April 22, 1916, d. November 29, 1984
Marriage*Mamie Kate Aldridge married Robert Eugene Kirby Jr. on February 22, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 
Children
  • Patricia Anne Kirby10,1,7
  • Robert Eugene Kirby III7

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Kirby Barnes obituary in the Aug 25, 1991 edition.
  8. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  9. [S2015] Suffolk News-Herald, From the Jacob Brode Barnes, Jr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1997 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. February 15, 1912, d. March 12, 1994
FatherGeorge Milton Aldridge2,3,5,6 b. January 31, 1881, d. April 30, 1956
MotherMaude Hancock Sowder2,3,5,6 b. October 31, 1881, d. December 22, 1964
     Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.1,7 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1205.8 She was born on February 15, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9,4,5,6,7 As of October 11, 1932,her married name was Poole.4 She married Ashford Vernon Poole on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,10,7,11 Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge died on March 12, 1994 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, at age 82.1,8,9,7 She POOLE, Maude Aldridge, 82, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 12, 1994, in Winterhaven, Fla. She was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church , a charter member of Rokeva Women's Club, and a volunteer at Lewis-Gale Hospital for 22 years. Surviving are a husband of 62 years, A. Vernon Poole, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Poole and William H. Cunningham, Hampton, Va., Jane Poole and Jeno L. Inancsi of Smith Mountain Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary E. and Anne Poole of Kerikeri, New Zealand; sister, Bettie A. Cassell; sister-in-law, Elizabeth B. Aldridge both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Charles H. Cunningham, Falls Church, William A. Cunningham, Hampton, David E. Inancsi, Bluff City, Tenn., Malia, Justin, and Kira Poole, New Zealand; seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be Evergreen Burial Park. on March 15, 1994.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 52, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2
1930Dwelling 248, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 336, District 119-44, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 383, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family

Ashford Vernon Poole b. November 7, 1911, d. May 2, 1996
Marriage*Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge married Ashford Vernon Poole on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,10,7,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Aldridge Poole obituary in the Mar 15, 1994 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the A. Vernon Poole obituary in the May 3, 1996 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.
  15. [S2425] Daily Press, From the Joyce Poole Cunningham obituary in the Jul 2, 2009 edition.