Bertha Mae Shockey1

F, b. November 6, 1896, d. September 5, 1997
FatherGiles William Shockey2,3,4 b. October 23, 1859, d. May 13, 1939
MotherMary Geraldine King2,3,4 b. November 25, 1866, d. September 3, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-7813.5 Bertha Mae Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 She was born on November 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 She died on September 5, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 100.5,1 She SHOCKEY, Bertha Mae, 100 years and 10 months old, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 5, 1997, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home. She was born in raised in Floyd County, and was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are a niece and nephew, Leo and Viva Bowles of Bent Mountain; a niece, Helen Ruth Colder of Florida, and several half-nieces and half-nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Ronald W. Young Sr. and the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will be in Walton Cemetery. Friends may call any time at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on September 6, 1997.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 243, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 37, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 214, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 60, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Mae Shockey obituary in the Sep 6, 1997 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S329] Mary Conner Williams, "Giles Shockey Family and Walton Family Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 30, 2004.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen Ester Shockey1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 21, 1898, d. June 28, 1969
FatherGiles William Shockey2,3,6,5 b. October 23, 1859, d. May 13, 1939
MotherMary Geraldine King2,3,6,5 b. November 25, 1866, d. September 3, 1939
     Helen Ester Shockey was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 Her married name was Stump.4 She married William Lemon "Willie" Stump, son of William R. Stump and Mary Ann Collins.4,5 Helen Ester Shockey was born on May 21, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5 She died on June 28, 1969 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 71.4,5 She FLOYD -- Helen Shockey Stump, 71, wife of William L. Stump, of Copper Hill, died Saturday June 28, 1969 in a Marion hospital. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Helen Volder, Lantana, Fla; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Dessie Ferris, Mrs. Blanche King, Copper Hill, Mrs. Bessie Stump, Callaway; a stepson, Chris L. Stump, Fieldale; two sisters, Miss Bertha Shockey, Copper Hill, Mrs. Charlie Bowles, Boones Mill; a half-sister, Mrs. Dora Lancaster, Copper Hill. The funeral was Monday June 30, 1969 at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with burial in Walton Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home handled arrangements. on July 3, 1969.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 243, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 37, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 214, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 205, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

William Lemon "Willie" Stump b. April 13, 1879, d. December 7, 1969
Marriage*Helen Ester Shockey married William Lemon "Willie" Stump, son of William R. Stump and Mary Ann Collins.4,5 
Child
  • Helen Ruth Stump4,8

Citations

  1. [S329] Mary Conner Williams, "Giles Shockey Family and Walton Family Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 30, 2004.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Helen Shockey Stump obituary in the Jul 3, 1969 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.

Tillie Haven Shockey1,2

F, b. May 15, 1902, d. August 25, 1995
FatherGiles William Shockey1,3 b. October 23, 1859, d. May 13, 1939
MotherMary Geraldine King1,3 b. November 25, 1866, d. September 3, 1939
     Her Social Security Number was 229-72-5128.4 Tillie Haven Shockey was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 She was born on May 15, 1902 at Virginia; Her tombstone has a birth date of May 15, 1901.1,4,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Bowles.5,6 She married Charles Lee "Charlie" Bowles Sr. circa 1922.5,6 Tillie Haven Shockey died on August 25, 1995 at Virginia at age 93.4,5,2 She BOWLES, Tillie S., 94, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 25, 1995 in a local nursing home. She was the widow of Charlie Lee Bowles Sr. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary B. Altice and son, Charlie Lee Bowles Jr. She was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leo and Viva Bowles, Bent Mountain; daughter-in-law, Judy Bowles, Boones Mill; three grandchildren, Margaret Shepherd, Bent Mountain, Leola Hoback, Bent Mountain and Rodney Bowles, Boones Mill; five great-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Shockey, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Fairmont Baptist Church 2 p.m. Monday , with the Rev. Horace Light and the Rev. Gary Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on August 27, 1995.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 37, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 241, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 85, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family

Charles Lee "Charlie" Bowles Sr. b. February 27, 1894, d. May 23, 1976
Marriage*Tillie Haven Shockey married Charles Lee "Charlie" Bowles Sr. circa 1922.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tillie S. Bowles obituary in the Aug 27, 1995 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leo Merrit Bowles obituary in the Jan 9, 2016 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Otha Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. February 12, 1910, d. November 11, 1983
FatherJames Ira Poff1,2,5,6,4 b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
MotherLucy Gay King1,2,5,6,4 b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 231-09-9050.7 James Otha Poff was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 199 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.4 He was born on February 12, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,4 He married Almeda Vernice Wood, daughter of Edward G. Wood and Sarah Salmons, on December 22, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4 James Otha Poff died on November 11, 1983 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 296, District 58, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 127, District 112-5, Martinsville, Virginia8

Occupation

1940Furniture factory laborer8

Family

Almeda Vernice Wood b. July 12, 1915, d. October 11, 1987
Marriage*James Otha Poff married Almeda Vernice Wood, daughter of Edward G. Wood and Sarah Salmons, on December 22, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Marvin Edward Poff obituary in the Mar 20, 2010 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Coy Lemon Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. December 10, 1912
FatherJames Nathan Poff1,3 b. January 4, 1870, d. June 2, 1951
MotherMartha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack1,3 b. May 21, 1873, d. April 19, 1926
     Coy Lemon Poff was born on December 10, 1912 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 58, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 10, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a boarder in the household of Mary E. Parker, a 53 year old widow. She was probably related to the husband of his sister Iva.5
1940Dwelling ?, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia2

Occupation

1930Baker5
1940Waiter2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers1

F, b. August 17, 1878, d. December 8, 1921
FatherHenry C. Akers2,1,3,4 b. December 8, 1856, d. September 8, 1942
MotherGeorgianna B. Creasy2,1,3,4 b. July 20, 1860, d. April 6, 1939
     Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers was born on August 17, 1878 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 She married Henry Luther Poff, son of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on December 28, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of December 28, 1897,her married name was Poff. Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers died on December 8, 1921 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 43.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 61, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 299, District 104, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Henry Luther Poff b. April 6, 1877, d. July 21, 1953
Marriage*Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers married Henry Luther Poff, son of Charles A. Poff and Salome Catherine "Kate" Hall, on December 28, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1690] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 7, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Aug 31, 1922.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff1,2

F, b. March 11, 1903, d. November 7, 1977
FatherHenry Luther Poff1,2 b. April 6, 1877, d. July 21, 1953
MotherPaulina Josephene "Josie" Akers1,2 b. August 17, 1878, d. December 8, 1921
     Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 11, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of August 27, 1921,her married name was Moore.3 She married Thomas Isaac Moore on August 27, 1921 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3 Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff and Thomas Isaac Moore were divorced on December 2, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff died on November 7, 1977 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 299, District 104, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 362, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 160, District 81-4F, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Thomas Isaac Moore b. August 4, 1900, d. July 20, 1956
Marriage*Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff married Thomas Isaac Moore on August 27, 1921 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3 
Divorce* Kate Burnett "Katie" Poff and Thomas Isaac Moore were divorced on December 2, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Luther Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 12, 1910, d. September 14, 1995
FatherHenry Luther Poff1,4,6 b. April 6, 1877, d. July 21, 1953
MotherPaulina Josephene "Josie" Akers1,4,6 b. August 17, 1878, d. December 8, 1921
     His Social Security Number was 225-14-6426.7 Roy Luther Poff was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.3,4 He was born on November 12, 1910 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3,4,5 He married Ella Levenia Hart on December 27, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,6 Roy Luther Poff married Goldie Avis Cox on February 12, 1955 at Newport News, Virginia.8,4 Roy Luther Poff died on September 14, 1995 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 84.7,3,4 He NEWPORT NEWS - Roy Luther Poff, 84, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 1995, after a short illness. Born in Floyd County, he had lived on the Peninsula since 1945, where he worked as a barber in his own shop. He was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church. Mr. Poff was a member of Monitor Lodge No. 197 A.F. & A.M., past master and member of William J. McMahon Lodge No. 303, A.F. & A.M., honorary member of Bremond Lodge No. 241 A.F. & A.M., past district deputy grand master of District 14 B. He was also a 32nd-degree mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, the Spain Royal Arch Chapter No. 84, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Emera Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, the Peninsula Shrine Club and the Khedive Temple. Mr. Poff was recently preceded in death by his wife, Goldie A. Poff. A graveside service with Masonic rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Peninsula Memorial Park by the Rev. Henry B. Sudduth. on September 15, 1995.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 299, District 104, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 325, District 12, Lynchburg, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 61, District 111-33, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 155, District 28-39, Elizabeth City, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Barber9
1940Barber2
1950Barber10

Family 1

Ella Levenia Hart b. April 19, 1903, d. April 8, 1954
Marriage*Roy Luther Poff married Ella Levenia Hart on December 27, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,6 
Child
  • Carolyn S. Poff11,10

Family 2

Goldie Avis Cox b. May 7, 1909, d. July 9, 1995
Marriage*Roy Luther Poff married Goldie Avis Cox on February 12, 1955 at Newport News, Virginia.8,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the Roy Luther Poff obituary in the Sep 15, 1995 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S593] Daily Press, From the Ella L. Poff obituary in the Apr 9, 1954 edition.

Charles Henry "Buster" Poff1,2,3

M, b. November 21, 1914, d. August 28, 1995
FatherHenry Luther Poff1 b. April 6, 1877, d. July 21, 1953
MotherPaulina Josephene "Josie" Akers1 b. August 17, 1878, d. December 8, 1921
     Charles Henry "Buster" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 717-10-2207.4 He was born on November 21, 1914 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 He married Elva Ethel Gilmer, daughter of Harry Lee Gilmer and Rusha Raye Hall, on May 20, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Charles Henry "Buster" Poff died on August 28, 1995 at Virginia at age 80.4,2 He POFF, Charles H., ("Buster"), 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 28, 1995. Mr. Poff was a member of First Wesleyan Church and retired from the Signal Department of Norfolk-Southern Railway after 37 years of service. He was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara P. Morris; a grandson, Kevin S. Morris. Surviving are his wife, Elva G. Poff; brother, Roy Poff, Newport News; several nieces and nephews; a number of special friends including Steve and Bonnie Chewning, Tom and Diane Martin, all of Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Dale Holloway. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on August 29, 1995.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 299, District 104, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Family

Elva Ethel Gilmer b. November 20, 1921, d. February 26, 2003
Marriage*Charles Henry "Buster" Poff married Elva Ethel Gilmer, daughter of Harry Lee Gilmer and Rusha Raye Hall, on May 20, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Child
  • Barbara Poff2,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles H. Poff obituary in the Aug 29, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva G. Poff obituary in the Feb 27, 2003 edition.

Earl Leslie Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. February 6, 1899, d. August 5, 1971
FatherHenry Luther Poff1,4 b. April 6, 1877, d. July 21, 1953
MotherPaulina Josephene "Josie" Akers1,4 b. August 17, 1878, d. December 8, 1921
     Earl Leslie Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 223-22-8497.5 He married Oeda Inez Patsel.6 Earl Leslie Poff was born on February 6, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,3,4 He married Willie Moore on October 22, 1919 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 Earl Leslie Poff and Willie Moore were divorced on June 10, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Earl Leslie Poff married Dorothy Louise Patsel on June 20, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9 Earl Leslie Poff died on August 5, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.5,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 112, District 61, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 299, District 104, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 257, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 84, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1920Railroad line fitter2
1930Barber10
1940Auto supply store mechanic6

Family 1

Willie Moore b. September 29, 1898, d. September 2, 1989
Marriage*Earl Leslie Poff married Willie Moore on October 22, 1919 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 
Divorce* Earl Leslie Poff and Willie Moore were divorced on June 10, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Child

Family 2

Oeda Inez Patsel b. March 2, 1920, d. September 13, 1940
Marriage*Earl Leslie Poff married Oeda Inez Patsel.6 
Child
  • Earl Richard Poff6

Family 3

Dorothy Louise Patsel b. September 27, 1915, d. December 7, 2010
Marriage*Earl Leslie Poff married Dorothy Louise Patsel on June 20, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,9 
Children
  • Betty Lou Poff8
  • Richard Poff8
  • Linda Gail Poff8,9
  • Rev. Melvin Wayne Poff8,9

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Poff obituary in the Dec 9, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S449] Ruby Altizer Roberts, Emera Altizer and his descendants with sketches of connected families.

Willie Moore1

F, b. September 29, 1898, d. September 2, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-4475.2 Willie Moore was born on September 29, 1898 at Virginia.2,3 She married Earl Leslie Poff, son of Henry Luther Poff and Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers, on October 22, 1919 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4 As of October 22, 1919,her married name was Poff.4 Willie Moore and Earl Leslie Poff were divorced on June 10, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Willie Moore died on September 2, 1989 at age 90.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 299, District 104, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 257, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 182, District 21-47, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Earl Leslie Poff b. February 6, 1899, d. August 5, 1971
Marriage*Willie Moore married Earl Leslie Poff, son of Henry Luther Poff and Paulina Josephene "Josie" Akers, on October 22, 1919 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4 
Divorce* Willie Moore and Earl Leslie Poff were divorced on June 10, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S449] Ruby Altizer Roberts, Emera Altizer and his descendants with sketches of connected families.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

George Schuyler Wickham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 2, 1903, d. September 25, 1966
FatherChristian Oscar Wickham1,3,4,6,5 b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
MotherMary Alice "Sissie" Poff1,3,4,6,5 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
     George Schuyler Wickham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-7990.7 He was born on February 2, 1903 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,5 He married Beatrice Prillaman, daughter of Soloman Medad Prillaman and Mary Lou Paster, circa 1927.1,2,8,5 George Schuyler Wickham died on September 25, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.1,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 20, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 236, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 321, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Carpenter8

Family

Beatrice Prillaman b. March 6, 1910, d. December 25, 2000
Marriage*George Schuyler Wickham married Beatrice Prillaman, daughter of Soloman Medad Prillaman and Mary Lou Paster, circa 1927.1,2,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Prillaman Wickham obituary in the Dec 27, 2000 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anita Wickham Booker obituary in the Oct 27, 2007 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clifton Roger Wickham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 30, 1906, d. March 11, 1975
FatherChristian Oscar Wickham1,6,7,8,3 b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
MotherMary Alice "Sissie" Poff1,6,7,8,3 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-4326.9 Clifton Roger Wickham was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3,5 He was born on September 30, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,10,3,4,5 He married Gracie Edith Furrow, daughter of John Fleming Furrow and Eliza Alice McNeil, circa 1927.11,1,12,2,3 Clifton Roger Wickham died on March 11, 1975 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 20, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 236, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 245, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 193, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Tractor company machinist12
1940Auto mechanic13

Family

Gracie Edith Furrow b. June 28, 1908, d. December 15, 1990
Marriage*Clifton Roger Wickham married Gracie Edith Furrow, daughter of John Fleming Furrow and Eliza Alice McNeil, circa 1927.11,1,12,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
  2. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Edith Wickham obituary in the Dec 17, 1990 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald R. Wickham obituary in the Jan 2, 2002 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Wickham Bandy obituary in the Feb 11, 2009 edition.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Herman Letcher Wickham1,2,3

M, b. April 28, 1911, d. August 29, 1984
FatherChristian Oscar Wickham1,4,5,6,2,3 b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
MotherMary Alice "Sissie" Poff1,4,6,2,3 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 216-05-9827.7 Herman Letcher Wickham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,2 He Herman L. Wickham, age 73, of 4640 Northridge Drive, N.W., died Wednesday. He was a former owner of H. L. Wickham Fuel Oil Company and retired from Texaco Oil Company in June of 1981. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ora V. Wickham; on son, Stephen H. Wickham, CoQuille, Oregon; three daughters, Gloria W. Hinson, Shawsville; Kathy W. Via, Joyce W. Grant, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby W. Sisson, Mrs. Hester W. Sisson, both of Shawsville, three brothers, Banks O. Wickham, Roanoke; Irvin B. Wickham, Shawsville; Benny Wickham, Salisbury, Md.9 He was born on April 28, 1911 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,8,2 He married Lillian Earlene Lemon circa 1935.1 Herman Letcher Wickham married Ora Via, daughter of Arthur "Elde" Via and Lula Shortt, on April 19, 1946 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,10,1,2,3 Herman Letcher Wickham died on August 29, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.1,8,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 236, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 53, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 12, District 8-4, Cecil Co., Maryland11

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Construction scoop operator11

Family 1

Lillian Earlene Lemon
Marriage*Herman Letcher Wickham married Lillian Earlene Lemon circa 1935.1 
Child

Family 2

Ora Via b. May 9, 1924, d. September 26, 1999
Marriage*Herman Letcher Wickham married Ora Via, daughter of Arthur "Elde" Via and Lula Shortt, on April 19, 1946 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,10,1,2,3 
Children
  • Stephen H. Wickham10,9
  • Gloria Wickham10,9
  • Kathy Wickham10,9

Citations

  1. [S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman L. Wickham obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Via Wickham obituary in the Sep 28, 1999 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Hester Wickham1,2,3

F, b. circa August, 1918, d. October 4, 1990
FatherChristian Oscar Wickham1,4,5,2,3 b. November 30, 1877, d. October 17, 1962
MotherMary Alice "Sissie" Poff1,4,2,3 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
     Mary Hester Wickham was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She was born circa August, 1918 at Virginia.4 She married Clyde Brown Sisson, son of Dudley Ralph Sisson and Koretta Virginia Whitlock, on June 25, 1939 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.1,6,3,7 As of June 25, 1939,her married name was Sisson. Mary Hester Wickham died on October 4, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6 She Mary Hester Sisson, age 72, died Thursday, October 4, 1990, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, Clyde B. Sisson; one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte S. and Douglas W. Sink; two sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde Daniel and Julia W. Sisson, Ralph Douglas and Angela B. Sisson, both of Shawsville; seven grandchildren, Kimberly S. Wells, Vinton; William Sisson, Sara Sink, Timothy Sisson, Paul Sink, Jedidiah Sisson, Andrew Sisson, all of Shawsville; one sister, Ruby W. Sisson, Palmeto, Fla; three brothers, Banks Wickham, Roanoke; Irvin Wickham, Bennie Wickham, both of Shawsville; a devoted friend, Maria Compton. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, Alleghany Springs, with the Rev. Volin R. Savage and the
Rev. Gary E. Heaton officiating. Interment will be at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Saturday evening at Richardson-Horne, Christiansburg.
on October 6, 1990.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 236, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 53, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Clyde Brown Sisson b. September 18, 1918, d. December 30, 2014
Marriage*Mary Hester Wickham married Clyde Brown Sisson, son of Dudley Ralph Sisson and Koretta Virginia Whitlock, on June 25, 1939 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.1,6,3,7 
Children
  • Clyde Daniel Sisson6,7
  • Charlotte Ann Sisson6,7
  • Ralph Douglas Sisson6,7

Citations

  1. [S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Alice Wickham Sisson obituary in the Apr 20, 2010 edition.
  3. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Hester Sisson obituary in the Oct 6, 1990 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Brown Sisson obituary in the Jan 1, 2015 edition.

Taft Clark Hall1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 1, 1908, d. June 15, 1966
FatherCassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall6,7,4 b. July 26, 1889, d. March 25, 1975
MotherElena H. "Elonie" Manning6,7,4 b. September, 1889, d. June 14, 1927
     Taft Clark Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He was born on January 1, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Ressie Evelyn Collins, daughter of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on January 22, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2,4 Taft Clark Hall died on June 15, 1966 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 50, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 19, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 4, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 80, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 141, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Sawmill laborer1
1940Farmer8
1950Farmer9

Family

Ressie Evelyn Collins b. November 27, 1913, d. April 17, 1958
Marriage*Taft Clark Hall married Ressie Evelyn Collins, daughter of Asa William "Ace" Collins and Annie Adaline King, on January 22, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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&
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lessie Mae Hall1,2,3

F, b. September 25, 1909, d. December 20, 1993
FatherCassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall1,3,4 b. July 26, 1889, d. March 25, 1975
MotherElena H. "Elonie" Manning1,4 b. September, 1889, d. June 14, 1927
     Lessie Mae Hall was buried at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Shady Grove, Bedford Co., Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 228-88-4491.6 She was born on September 25, 1909 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 25, 1910.6,5,2 As of May 11, 1929,her married name was Gray.2 She married Alexander "Zan" Gray on May 11, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 Lessie Mae Hall died on December 20, 1993 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.6,5,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 223, District 10-2, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 31, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia9

Family

Alexander "Zan" Gray b. August 11, 1900, d. April 27, 1984
Marriage*Lessie Mae Hall married Alexander "Zan" Gray on May 11, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1476] Helen M. Gray Rynd, "Descendants of Henry W. Hall."
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S4047] Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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 Sadie Gray Hubbard obituary in the Nov 11, 2021 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gray-Meador marriage announcement in the Jul 17, 1954 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Catlett-Gray marriage announcement in the May 6, 1952 edition.

Bessie Adeline Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 2, 1912, d. April 21, 1993
FatherCassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall1,2,3,6 b. July 26, 1889, d. March 25, 1975
MotherElena H. "Elonie" Manning1,2,3,6 b. September, 1889, d. June 14, 1927
     Bessie Adeline Hall was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,7,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-54-6399.3 She was born on September 2, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 3, 1913.2,3,6 As of September 29, 1929,her married name was Muncy.8 She married Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr., son of Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy and LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner, on September 29, 1929 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 Bessie Adeline Hall and Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr. were divorced on September 11, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8 As of February 18, 1963,her married name was Sloan.2 Bessie Adeline Hall married Thomas Burford Sloan on February 18, 1963 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,5,6 Bessie Adeline Hall died on April 21, 1993 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,6 She SLOAN, Bessie Adeline, 79, of Rt. 3, Bassett, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 1993. Mrs. Sloan is survived by her husband, Thomas Burford Sloan; four sisters, Mrs. Lassie Gray, Mrs. Mary Dolan, Mrs. Claire Taskler, Mrs. Lucille Overstreet; two brothers, Andrew Hall, Harold Hall; special niece and nephew, Melissa Pearl and Bruce William DeGarmo. Interment will follow in Cooper Family Cemetery. on April 23, 1993.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 31, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 38, District 34-3, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr. b. November 16, 1893, d. September 13, 1971
Marriage*Bessie Adeline Hall married Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr., son of Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy and LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner, on September 29, 1929 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 
Divorce* Bessie Adeline Hall and Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy Jr. were divorced on September 11, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8 

Family 2

Thomas Burford Sloan b. January 11, 1920, d. February 22, 2001
Marriage*Bessie Adeline Hall married Thomas Burford Sloan on February 18, 1963 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Adeline Sloan obituary in the Apr 23, 1993 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Burford Sloan obituary in the Feb 26, 2001 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S7730] Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Clara Emily Hall1,2

F, b. September 1, 1915, d. February 3, 1994
FatherCassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall3,4,1,5,2,6 b. July 26, 1889, d. March 25, 1975
MotherElena H. "Elonie" Manning3,1,5,2,6 b. September, 1889, d. June 14, 1927
     Clara Emily Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 228-30-6030.7 She was born on September 1, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Aug 1, 1915.7,1,6 As of April 15, 1933,her married name was Nichols.2 She married Harry William Nichols Sr. on April 15, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 Clara Emily Hall and Harry William Nichols Sr. were divorced on August 7, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 As of August 31, 1951,her married name was Tasker.5 Clara Emily Hall married Ewell Grant "Buck" Tasker on August 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 Clara Emily Hall died on February 3, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.9,6 She Tasker, Clara E., 78, of Roanoke died Thursday, February 3, 1994. on February 5, 1994.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 13, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 487, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Harry William Nichols Sr. b. January 13, 1913, d. July 11, 1973
Marriage*Clara Emily Hall married Harry William Nichols Sr. on April 15, 1933 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 
Divorce* Clara Emily Hall and Harry William Nichols Sr. were divorced on August 7, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 
Children
  • Harry William Nichols Jr.11,10,5
  • Andrew Lewis Nichols11
  • Allen Lanny Nichols11

Family 2

Ewell Grant "Buck" Tasker b. October 12, 1913, d. May 31, 1986
Marriage*Clara Emily Hall married Ewell Grant "Buck" Tasker on August 31, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara E. Tasker obituary in the Feb 5, 1994 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1476] Helen M. Gray Rynd, "Descendants of Henry W. Hall."

Andrew Charles Hall1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 28, 1918, d. October 8, 1996
FatherCassell Ruddis "Bud" "Castle" Hall1,3,4,5 b. July 26, 1889, d. March 25, 1975
MotherElena H. "Elonie" Manning1,3,4,5 b. September, 1889, d. June 14, 1927
     Andrew Charles Hall was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,7 His Social Security Number was 719-16-8098.9 He was born on February 28, 1918 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9,4,7 He married Nannie Kate Ratliff on September 15, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11,3 Andrew Charles Hall died on October 8, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.2,9,6,7 He HALL, Andrew Charles, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 1996. He was retired from Norfolk and Western Railway. Surviving are his wife, Nannie Kate Ratliff Hall; four sons, Charles Edward Hall of Stewartsville, Danny Wayne Hall of Vinton, Richard A. Hall of Oakwood and Gary Lynn Hall of Roanoke; two daughters, Kathy Hall Caldwell and Janet Faye Wimmer of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Danny Wayne Hall Jr., Steven Ray Hall, Josiah Andrew Cook and Angela Kate Hall; a great-grandson; Hunter Austin Hall, and two sisters, Lucille Overstreet of Goodview and Mary Dolan of Portsmouth. Funeral services will be held from the graveside in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 9, 1996.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 13, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 165, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 10, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1940Railroad section laborer13
1950Railroad shop car man helper14

Family

Nannie Kate Ratliff b. February 14, 1921, d. November 7, 1996
Marriage*Andrew Charles Hall married Nannie Kate Ratliff on September 15, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,11,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andrew Charles Hall obituary in the Oct 9, 1996 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [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&
  8. [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.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1476] Helen M. Gray Rynd, "Descendants of Henry W. Hall."
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie Kate Ratcliff Hall obituary in the Nov 9, 1996 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Danny Wayne Hall, Sr. obituary in the Sep 20, 2017 edition.

Samuel Beahm1

M, b. circa 1884, d. 1929
     Samuel Beahm married Laura Alice Wood, daughter of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer.2 Samuel Beahm was born circa 1884.1 He died in 1929.1

Family

Laura Alice Wood b. February 27, 1884, d. April 13, 1949
Marriage*He married Laura Alice Wood, daughter of Ferdinand Pellham Wood and Levina Jane Wimmer.2 

Citations

  1. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.

Laura L. Hutton1,2,3

F, b. July 24, 1896, d. January 13, 1990
     Laura L. Hutton was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 24, 1896 at Virginia.4,3 She married John Henry Wyatt Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, circa 1917.1 As of circa 1917,her married name was Poff.1,4 Laura L. Hutton married Arthur F. Cronk on November 10, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5,3 As of November 10, 1922,her married name was Cronk.5 Laura L. Hutton died on January 13, 1990 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 93.2,3 She Mrs. Laura Hutton Poff Cronk, age 93, of Elliston, died Saturday, January 13, 1990. She was the widow of Arthur F. Cronk. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church and retired from Imperial Reading in Christiansburg. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virginia P. Henson, Elliston; Mrs. Martha Glorioso, Baltimore, Md; three sons, Wyatt H. Poff, Bloomery, W.Va; Nyle P. Cronk, Elliston; Sherill D. Cronk. Salem; three half-brothers; three half-sisters; 12 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 15, at 1:00 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Steven Sholar officiating. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel at 12:00 noon Sunday. on January 14, 1990.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 215, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 313, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family 1

John Henry Wyatt Poff b. April 10, 1897, d. May 13, 1921
Marriage*Laura L. Hutton married John Henry Wyatt Poff, son of Daniel M. Poff and Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson, circa 1917.1 
Children

Family 2

Arthur F. Cronk b. circa 1879
Marriage*Laura L. Hutton married Arthur F. Cronk on November 10, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5,3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Bell Poff Henson obituary in the Mar 12, 2007 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Hutton Poff Cronk obituary in the Jan 14, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Wyatt Henry "Bub" Poff Jr.1,2,3

M, b. October 31, 1918, d. October 4, 2010
FatherJohn Henry Wyatt Poff2,4 b. April 10, 1897, d. May 13, 1921
MotherLaura L. Hutton1,2,4 b. July 24, 1896, d. January 13, 1990
     Wyatt Henry "Bub" Poff Jr. married Via Unknown.2 Wyatt Henry "Bub" Poff Jr. married Elsie Aliff.5 Wyatt Henry "Bub" Poff Jr. was born on October 31, 1918 at Virginia.4,6 He died on October 4, 2010 at Maryland at age 91.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 215, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 313, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Elsie Aliff b. May 17, 1919, d. July 28, 1959
Marriage*Wyatt Henry "Bub" Poff Jr. married Elsie Aliff.5 

Family 2

Via Unknown
Marriage*Wyatt Henry "Bub" Poff Jr. married Via Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Bell Poff Henson obituary in the Mar 12, 2007 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Hutton Poff Cronk obituary in the Jan 14, 1990 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Henry C. Akers1,2

M, b. December 8, 1856, d. September 8, 1942
     Henry C. Akers was buried at Akers Family Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Georgianna B. Creasy.1 Henry C. Akers was born on December 8, 1856 at Virginia.1,2 He died on September 8, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.2

Family

Georgianna B. Creasy b. July 20, 1860, d. April 6, 1939
Marriage*He married Georgianna B. Creasy.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.
  3. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1690] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 7, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Aug 31, 1922.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Georgianna B. Creasy

F, b. July 20, 1860, d. April 6, 1939
     Georgianna B. Creasy married Henry C. Akers.1 Georgianna B. Creasy was buried at Akers Family Cemetery, Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Akers. She was born on July 20, 1860 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She died on April 6, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.2

Family

Henry C. Akers b. December 8, 1856, d. September 8, 1942
Marriage*She married Henry C. Akers.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.
  3. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1690] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 7, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Aug 31, 1922.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Arthur Clifford Poff1

M, b. July 10, 1885, d. January 28, 1964
FatherJames William Burwell Poff2,3,1 b. August 25, 1861, d. January 15, 1938
MotherMelvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier2,3,1 b. September 10, 1866, d. July 3, 1929
     Arthur Clifford Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1 His Social Security Number was 227-10-1013.5 He was born on July 10, 1885 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone and death certificat have a brith date of Jun 23, 1885.5,4,3,1 He married Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston on October 9, 1907 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Arthur Clifford Poff died on January 28, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 268, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 131, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 122, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 18, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 34, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Mail carrier2
1910Leas-McVitty tannery laborer7
1920Leas-McVitty tannery rollerman8
1930Leas-McVitty tannery foreman9
1940Leas-McVitty tannery foreman10

Family

Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston b. June 4, 1885, d. October 15, 1958
Marriage*Arthur Clifford Poff married Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston on October 9, 1907 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [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&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Clifford Poff and Maggie Johnson marriage announcement in the Oct 11, 1907 edition.
  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.

William Clayton Poff1,2,3

M, b. February 26, 1887, d. December 11, 1955
FatherJames William Burwell Poff1,4,3 b. August 25, 1861, d. January 15, 1938
MotherMelvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier1,4,3 b. September 10, 1866, d. July 3, 1929
     William Clayton Poff was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 26, 1887 at Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Feb 26, 1886 and his death certificate has Feb 17, 1887.1,2,4,3 He married Wanna Teresa Horn on November 5, 1911 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 William Clayton Poff married Mary Elizabeth Otey on April 19, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6 William Clayton Poff and Mary Elizabeth Otey were divorced on October 15, 1945 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.7 William Clayton Poff died on December 11, 1955 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 68.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 268, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 130, District 263, Ward 2, Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio8
1930Dwelling 38, District 21, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio9

Occupation

1920Rubber shop laborer8
1930Rubber shop carpenter9

Family 1

Wanna Teresa Horn b. December 24, 1891, d. April 12, 1972
Marriage*William Clayton Poff married Wanna Teresa Horn on November 5, 1911 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth Otey b. circa 1909
Marriage*William Clayton Poff married Mary Elizabeth Otey on April 19, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* William Clayton Poff and Mary Elizabeth Otey were divorced on October 15, 1945 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Poff-Horn marriage record.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S8944] Recorder, The, From the Frances Poff Massie obituary in the Mar 12, 2004 edition.
  11. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1865] News-Herald, The, From the William Rueben Poff obituary in the Aug 17, 2003 edition.

Ottie E. Poff1,2

M, b. May 18, 1891
FatherJames William Burwell Poff3,1,2 b. August 25, 1861, d. January 15, 1938
MotherMelvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier3,1,2 b. September 10, 1866, d. July 3, 1929
     Ottie E. Poff was born on May 18, 1891 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 268, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  2. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.