Peter Nathan Collins1,2,3

M, b. circa 1852, d. before June 11, 1900
FatherThomas Collins2 b. circa 1800, d. March 10, 1881
MotherElizabeth Boothe2
     Peter Nathan Collins was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Virginia Ann Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, on October 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 Peter Nathan Collins died before June 11, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His wife Virginia was enumerated as a widow in the 1900 Census.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 392, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1880Farm laborer4

Family

Virginia Ann Conner b. July 18, 1858, d. November 1, 1937
Marriage*Peter Nathan Collins married Virginia Ann Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Eleanor "Ellen" Iddings, on October 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, # 27661.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Margaret Virginia Spangler1,2,3,4

F, b. June 26, 1922, d. January 21, 2000
FatherJoseph David Spangler1,5,2,3 b. August 11, 1885, d. March 5, 1938
MotherVirgie Ardella Jones6,5,2,3 b. August 26, 1886, d. October 19, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4319.7 Margaret Virginia Spangler was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.8 She was born on June 26, 1922 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2,4 As of September 5, 1944,her married name was Epps.3 She married Robert Lee Epps on September 5, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.9,5,3 Margaret Virginia Spangler died on January 21, 2000 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 77.7,10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 189, District 24, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 50, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 149, District 65-77, Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia11

Family

Robert Lee Epps b. June 9, 1910, d. November 13, 1981
Marriage*Margaret Virginia Spangler married Robert Lee Epps on September 5, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.9,5,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie R. Spangler obituary in the Oct 21, 1975 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Lee Epps obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Robert Lee Epps1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 9, 1910, d. November 13, 1981
     Robert Lee Epps was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.1,2,4 He Robert Lee Epps, 4807 Shafer St., Norfolk, formerly of Athens, died Friday, Nov. 13, in Maryland. A native of Athens, he had lived in Virginia for the past several years. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Epps of Athens. During World War II, he was a member of the Coast Guard. He later served as an employee at the U.S. Navy Yard in Norfolk, VA. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Spangler Epps, Norfolk; one daughter Mrs. Mike L. (Carolyn) Dickerson, Guatemala, Cuba; four sisters, Mrs. A. G. Thomas, Mrs. Bill McKinnon, Mrs. M. T. Toney and Mrs. Allen G. Smith, all of Athens; and one brother Capt. William Epps, Jacksonville, Fla.2 His Social Security Number was 094-14-4127.6 He was born on June 9, 1910 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia.6,3,4,7,5 He married Margaret Virginia Spangler, daughter of Joseph David Spangler and Virgie Ardella Jones, on September 5, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.2,8,3 Robert Lee Epps died on November 13, 1981 at Maryland at age 71.2,4,7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 149, District 65-77, Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1950Naval base firefighter9

Family

Margaret Virginia Spangler b. June 26, 1922, d. January 21, 2000
Marriage*Robert Lee Epps married Margaret Virginia Spangler, daughter of Joseph David Spangler and Virgie Ardella Jones, on September 5, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.2,8,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Lee Epps obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie R. Spangler obituary in the Oct 21, 1975 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Patt George Mathewson1,2,3,4

M, b. March 17, 1912, d. December 27, 1985
     Patt George Mathewson married William Mary Spangler, daughter of Joseph David Spangler and Virgie Ardella Jones.1,5 Patt George Mathewson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.1,6 His Social Security Number was 210-05-7916.7 He was born on March 17, 1912 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.7,1,2,8,3 He died on December 27, 1985 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 73.1,8

Family

William Mary Spangler b. February 19, 1912, d. November 2, 1994
Marriage*He married William Mary Spangler, daughter of Joseph David Spangler and Virgie Ardella Jones.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  3. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie R. Spangler obituary in the Oct 21, 1975 edition.
  6. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk 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=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Gladys Madalene/Madelyn/Madalyn Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 7, 1909, d. March 16, 1974
FatherMatthew "Mat" Conner1,2,5 b. November 10, 1883, d. July 5, 1923
MotherMary Landis Sowers1,6,2,5,3 b. January 15, 1889, d. November 6, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 372-24-6894.7 Gladys Madalene/Madelyn/Madalyn Conner was buried at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on November 7, 1909 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,2 As of October 10, 1933,her married name was Attard.5 She married Anthony T. Attard on October 10, 1933 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.6,5 Gladys Madalene/Madelyn/Madalyn Conner Mrs. Gladys Madalyn Attard, 64, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Q. M. (Georgia) Tomlinson, 3112 Tomaranne Drive, S.W. Also surviving are her father, C. D. Tolbert, Cunard, W.Va. and another sister, Mrs. Marie Lemarr, Oak Hill, W.Va. on March 16, 1974.8 She died on March 16, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.7,3,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 17, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 181, District 17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as Gladys Tolbert9
1940Dwelling 80, District 84-625, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan10
1950Dwelling 238, District 85-1518, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan11

Occupation

1950Toothpick factory worker11

Family

Anthony T. Attard b. April 14, 1906, d. June, 1965
Marriage*Gladys Madalene/Madelyn/Madalyn Conner married Anthony T. Attard on October 10, 1933 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.6,5 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Gladys Madalyn obituary in the Mar 16, 1974 edition.
  5. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mary Landis Tolbert obituary in the Nov 7, 1968 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Gladys Madalyn Attard obituary in the Mar 16, 1974 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Emma S. Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. 1881, d. 1912
FatherNoah Lawrence2 b. 1850, d. before June 15, 1900
MotherSarah S. Light2,3 b. May 1, 1851, d. June 26, 1903
     Emma S. Lawrence was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 She was born in 1881 at Virginia.4 She married James Thomas "Tom" Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on August 15, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 15, 1900,her married name was Poff. Emma S. Lawrence died in 1912.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 194, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 59, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

James Thomas "Tom" Poff b. September 27, 1880, d. July 18, 1939
Marriage*Emma S. Lawrence married James Thomas "Tom" Poff, son of William Taylor Poff and Ellen Frances Jackson, on August 15, 1900 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Poff Butler obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel B. Mathena obituary in the Feb 18, 1987 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Josephine Boyd Hazelwood obituary in the Feb 13, 1988 edition.

Hazel Blanche Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. 1904, d. February 16, 1987
FatherJames Thomas "Tom" Poff1,5,4 b. September 27, 1880, d. July 18, 1939
MotherEmma S. Lawrence1,5,4 b. 1881, d. 1912
     Hazel Blanche Poff was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,4 She was born in 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6 As of circa 1920,her married name was Mathena.7 She married Joseph Sidney Mathena circa 1920.8,7,3,4 Hazel Blanche Poff died on February 16, 1987 at Summers Co., West Virginia.4 She Mrs. Hazel B. Mathena, 82, of Princeton, died Monday in a Summers County hospital. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Lawrence Poff. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Pearl Poff, her husband, Joseph Sidney Mathena and one son, Randolph M. Mathena. She was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue. Survivors: sons, Basil Mathena and Willis Mathena of Princeton, Wilfred Mathena of Bluefield; daughters, Emma Belcher, Mrs. Harley (Anna) Bradbury, Mrs. Ella Six and Mrs. Jessie Morris of Princeton; sister, Mrs. Naomi Snidow of Hollywood, Fla; 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, with the Rev. Dr. Orville Easterling and the Rev. James McCormick officiating and burial at Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. on February 18, 1987.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 443, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 571, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Joseph Sidney Mathena b. July 18, 1899, d. January 7, 1950
Marriage*Hazel Blanche Poff married Joseph Sidney Mathena circa 1920.8,7,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Morris-Mathena marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Laura Mathena Belcher obituary in the Dec 13, 2007 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel B. Mathena obituary in the Feb 18, 1987 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Poff Butler obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  6. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Annie Barbara Bradbury obituary in the Sep 9, 2012 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Ella Louise Six obituary in the Aug 30, 1990 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joseph Sidney Mathena Jr. death certificate.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Basil T. Mathena obituary in the Feb 19, 2010 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Randolph Mason Mathena obituary in the May 4, 1980 edition.

Naomi Leona Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 31, 1906, d. August 26, 1991
FatherJames Thomas "Tom" Poff1,2,6,7,8 b. September 27, 1880, d. July 18, 1939
MotherEmma S. Lawrence2,6,7,8 b. 1881, d. 1912
     Naomi Leona Poff was born on August 31, 1906 at Virginia.2,4 As of July 3, 1924,her married name was Snidow.3 She married Roy Ines Snidow on July 3, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 Naomi Leona Poff died on August 26, 1991 at Highlands Co., Florida, at age 84.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 59, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 153, District 91, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 9, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Roy Ines Snidow b. October 9, 1904, d. November 5, 1958
Marriage*Naomi Leona Poff married Roy Ines Snidow on July 3, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Snidow-Poff marriage record.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy I. Snidow obituary in the Nov 7, 1958 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Virginia Poff Butler obituary in the Sep 29, 2013 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Josephine Boyd Hazelwood obituary in the Feb 13, 1988 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel B. Mathena obituary in the Feb 18, 1987 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

Nancy Reed1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 1, 1853, d. March 20, 1927
     Nancy Reed was buried at Charlie Reed Cemetery, across from Pleasant Valley Church, Rt. 750, off Rt. 8, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 1, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 She married Elder Noah Peter Reed, son of Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. and Susannah Akers, on January 19, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4,3 Nancy Reed married John William Poff, son of Lewis Poff and Perlina "Paulina" Webb, on June 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,7 As of June 29, 1909,her married name was Poff. Nancy Reed died on March 20, 1927 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.6,1,4,5

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 445, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 18, District 107, Auburn, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Lemeul G. Reed10

Family 1

Elder Noah Peter Reed b. March 24, 1853, d. November 21, 1904
Marriage*Nancy Reed married Elder Noah Peter Reed, son of Rev. Isaac Reed Sr. and Susannah Akers, on January 19, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4,3 

Family 2

John William Poff b. July 17, 1854, d. June 7, 1915
Marriage*Nancy Reed married John William Poff, son of Lewis Poff and Perlina "Paulina" Webb, on June 29, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,7 

Citations

  1. [S286] Archie Sr. & Phyllis Sumner, Charlie Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Essie May/Mae Poff1,2,3

F, b. circa 1907, d. March 31, 1921
FatherCharles Thomas "Tom" Poff1,2,3 b. June 5, 1879, d. May 4, 1943
MotherRoxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson1,2,3 b. July 15, 1880, d. February 23, 1945
     Essie May/Mae Poff was born circa 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 She died on March 31, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 275, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 7, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff1,2

F, b. November 21, 1909, d. April 4, 1988
FatherCharles Thomas "Tom" Poff3,1,2,4 b. June 5, 1879, d. May 4, 1943
MotherRoxellis Elsie "Roxie" Atkinson3,1,2,4 b. July 15, 1880, d. February 23, 1945
     Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 223-88-5222.7 She was born on November 21, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,7,5 As of November 29, 1933,her married name was Trump.8 She married Walter Staples Trump on November 29, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9,4 Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff died on April 4, 1988 at age 78.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 275, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 7, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 115, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 258, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 100, District 81-6, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Walter Staples Trump b. October 15, 1902, d. December 29, 1977
Marriage*Josephine Elizabeth "Josie" Poff married Walter Staples Trump on November 29, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9,4 
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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S2722] Roanoke City VA Archives - Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  6. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret T. Smelser obituary in the Jul 20, 2023 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis L. Trump obituary in the Sep 10, 2000 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole1,2,3

M, b. February 27, 1895, d. October 10, 1970
FatherPleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole2,4 b. January 18, 1854, d. May 18, 1938
MotherNancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham2,4 b. July 2, 1852, d. November 3, 1934
     Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 368-01-1632.5 He and Mabel B. Christopher were divorced.6 Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole was born on February 27, 1895 at Virginia.1,2,5 He married Mabel B. Christopher circa 1920.3 Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole died on October 10, 1970 at age 75.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 225, District 68, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 162, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 369, District 47, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan3
1940Dwelling 174, District 56-20, Midland, Midland Co., Michigan7

Occupation

1930Foundry electrician3
1940Electrician7

Family

Mabel B. Christopher b. July 22, 1898, d. June 29, 1987
Divorce*Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole and Mabel B. Christopher were divorced.6 
Marriage* Samuel Kinsey "Sam" Cole married Mabel B. Christopher circa 1920.3 

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John R. Nolley1

M, b. January, 1895, d. before April 27, 1910
FatherWilliam R. Nolley1 b. November 28, 1864, d. September 14, 1940
MotherPaulina/Pauline Poff1 b. February 11, 1878, d. March 3, 1934
     John R. Nolley was born in January, 1895 at Virginia.1 He died before April 27, 1910; Not enumerated with his family in the 1910 Census, only five of their six children were living.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 64, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. May 30, 1895, d. January 20, 1970
FatherHoward Dillard Lawrence5,2,6,7 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938
MotherLillie Frances Poff5,2,8,6,7 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955
     His Social Security Number was 227-05-8219.9 Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence was buried at Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, Virginia.2,3,10 He was born on May 30, 1895 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3,7,4 He married Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor on July 3, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7 Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence died on January 20, 1970 at Galax, Virginia, at age 74.9,2,3,10 He Lemuel H. Lawrence, 74, died Tuesday in a Galax hospital. He was a retired employe of Appalachian Power Co. Surviving are his wife, Vinnie T. Lawrence; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Campbell, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Anna Byrd, Roanoke, Mrs. Margaret Winesett, Walford, Md; three sons, Lemuel C. Lawrence, Salem, Linwood "Doodle" Lawrence, Cullen Lawrence, Galax; two sisters, Mrs. George Prillaman, Miss Lena Lawrence, Christiansburg. Burial in Felts Memorial Cemetery. on January 21, 1970.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 223, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 516, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 217, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia13

Occupation

1920Furniture factory laborer11
1930Electric power fireman12
1940Power company lineman13

Family

Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor b. March 1, 1898, d. April 13, 1985
Marriage*Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence married Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor on July 3, 1913 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3744] Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard D. Lawrence obituary in the Aug 28, 1938 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillie Frances Lawrence obituary in the Oct 7, 1955 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lemuel H. Lawrence obituary in the Jan 21, 1970 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Linwood B. Lawrence obituary.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Byrd obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Campbell obituary in the Apr 9, 2014 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Lemuel Clifton Lawrence obituary.
  20. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  21. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mildred Clydine Hall1,2

F, b. March 1, 1911, d. November 26, 1997
FatherAlonza Aaron Hall3,1,4 b. October 9, 1875, d. March 30, 1943
MotherAlma Eugenia "Eugenie" Poff3,1,4 b. June 7, 1881, d. June 24, 1951
     Mildred Clydine Hall was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She was born on March 1, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 As of August 4, 1937,her married name was Miller.2 She married Allen Mosby Miller on August 4, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7,2 Mildred Clydine Hall died on November 26, 1997 at age 86.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 317, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 148, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 43, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Allen Mosby Miller b. November 16, 1911, d. April 25, 2006
Marriage*Mildred Clydine Hall married Allen Mosby Miller on August 4, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7,2 
Child
  • Carolyn Miller7

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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen H. Rushbrooke obituary in the Nov 20, 1996 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Glenna Hall Walker obituary in the May 22, 1997 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen Mosby Miller obituary in the Apr 28, 2006 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harley Eldridge Hall1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1914, d. June 26, 1992
FatherWilliam Eldred "Will" Hall5,6,7,2,3,4 b. August 26, 1878, d. March 31, 1937
MotherMary Elizabeth Collins5,6,2,3,4,8 b. August 16, 1878, d. February 23, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1671.1 Harley Eldridge Hall was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 He was born on January 30, 1914 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Sarah Lucille Blankenship on November 4, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 Harley Eldridge Hall died on June 26, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 95, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 195, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 560, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 97, District 81-38, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940W.P.A. road construction laborer9
1950Farm worker10

Family

Sarah Lucille Blankenship b. June 2, 1919, d. January 24, 2005
Marriage*Harley Eldridge Hall married Sarah Lucille Blankenship on November 4, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Will Hall obituary in the Aug 3, 1937 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lillian Reese obituary in the Jan 15, 1956 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

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

F, b. April 22, 1917, d. January 13, 1956
FatherWilliam Eldred "Will" Hall1,2,3,4,5 b. August 26, 1878, d. March 31, 1937
MotherMary Elizabeth Collins1,2,3,4,5 b. August 16, 1878, d. February 23, 1963
     Mary Lillian Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,6 She was born on April 22, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5 As of December 22, 1934,her married name was Reese.5 She married Russell Everett Reese on December 22, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 Mary Lillian Hall died on January 13, 1956 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 38.4,6 She Mrs. Mary Lillian Reese, 38, died Friday at her home near Elliston. Surviving are her husband, Russell Reese; a daughter, Janet Reese, at home; two sons, Lynwood and Everett Reese, at home; her mother, Mrs. Mary Hall, Ironto; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Jacobs, Indiana; Mrs, Willie Hall, Ironto; two brothers, Harlie Hall, Salem; Elmer Hall, Ironto. Burial in the Reese Dale Cemetery. on January 15, 1956.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 95, District 103, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 195, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 80, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 129, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Russell Everett Reese b. February 27, 1915, d. July 6, 1998
Marriage*Mary Lillian Hall married Russell Everett Reese on December 22, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 
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. [S1705] Fred M. Craig, Records of Death - Book 26, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 27, 1954 - Jan 1, 1958.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Lillian Reese obituary in the Jan 15, 1956 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Archie Lynwood Reese obituary.

Ora Ollie "Ettie" King1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1906, d. April 16, 1934
FatherValentine Lee King1,2,4,5 b. June 16, 1880, d. September 29, 1964
MotherLydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall1,2,4 b. October 20, 1879, d. March 4, 1930
     Ora Ollie "Ettie" King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born circa 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married Russell Thomas Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, circa 1924.3,4,5 As of circa 1924,her married name was Palmer.3 Ora Ollie "Ettie" King died on April 16, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 She Mrs. Ora Ollie Palmer, 26, of Glenbrook Orchards, Roanoke county, died in a Roanoke hospital Monday morning. Funeral services will be conducted from the Copper Hill church in Floyd county. Interment will be made in the nearby cemetery, Besides her husband, Thomas Russell Palmer, she is survived by two small children; her father, Lee V. King, of Salem, and a brother, Oscar King, of Salem. on April 18, 1934.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 49, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 18, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 186, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Russell Thomas Palmer b. September 2, 1893, d. April 3, 1970
Marriage*Ora Ollie "Ettie" King married Russell Thomas Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, circa 1924.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ora Ollie Palmer obituary in the Apr 18, 1934 edition.
  6. [S2746] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Beamer Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenis Lee Palmer obituary in the Nov 25, 2012 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vandie King1

F, b. September 22, 1910, d. March 8, 1930
FatherValentine Lee King2,1 b. June 16, 1880, d. September 29, 1964
MotherLydia Adeline "Liddie" Hall2,1 b. October 20, 1879, d. March 4, 1930
     Vandie King was born on September 22, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Palmer.1,3 She married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, circa 1928.1,3 Vandie King Death early today claimed the third victim of the grade crossing accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon near Salem. Mrs. Willard Palmer, 19, died at 5 a.m. at a local hospital, while her five-months-old child, Delois, died at 10 o'clock in another hospital last night. Mrs. B. L. King was the other victim; she was killed instantly when the sedan was struck by the train. Both Mrs. Palmer and her baby were in critical condition when brought to Roanoke following the tragedy. Little hope was held for their recovery. The accident, the second to occur at grade crossings near Salem during the last two months, thus has brought death to three person while three others were injured. Four women and two children occupied the sedan. Mrs. Russell Palmer, daughter of Mrs. King, was driving and escaped with slight injury. Mrs. Promise Pruett, another of the occupants, likewise escaped with only lacerations and bruises and & child of Mrs. Russell Palmer was only slightly injured. Mrs. Palmer, the driver, has stated that she did not hear or see the Virginian electric locomotive as it approached the crossing. The locomotive engineer has said that he did not notice the sedan until it was well the tracks. As far as been reported, the county coroner has not rendered a verdict on the accident. All of the occupants of the sedan resided in Roanoke county. When overtaken by accident, they were returning home from a shopping tour at Salem. on March 8, 1930.4 She died on March 8, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19; Died along with her mother and infant daughter in an auto-train collision.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

Willard Pitzer Palmer b. January 18, 1909, d. May 25, 1989
Marriage*Vandie King married Willard Pitzer Palmer, son of George William Palmer and Lydia Demercy "Mersey" Conner, circa 1928.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mar 8, 1930 edition.

Carrie Elizabeth Hall1,2

F, b. November 20, 1880, d. December 28, 1953
FatherBird Jesse Hall3,4,1 b. February 8, 1850, d. September 29, 1924
MotherHannah Emaline Sweeney3,4,1 b. December 12, 1856, d. February 1, 1933
     Carrie Elizabeth Hall was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,1 She was born on November 20, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 As of December 24, 1902,her married name was Bruce.6 She married Arthur Eugene Bruce on December 24, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6,2 Carrie Elizabeth Hall died on December 28, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 48, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 135, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 134, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 136, District 28-33, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 180, District 28-53, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Family

Arthur Eugene Bruce b. December 28, 1872, d. February 23, 1949
Marriage*Carrie Elizabeth Hall married Arthur Eugene Bruce on December 24, 1902 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Carrie Elizabeth Bruce death certificate.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Halene Virginia Bruce Mullins obituary in the Oct 15, 2004 edition.
  3. [S78] The Lykins Family Of New Sweden, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lykins/html/ourfamil.html
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2244] Hall Cemetery, Halls Ridge Road, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=78563&GRid=33086264&CRid=78563&CScnty=3091&CSsr=161&
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bruce-Hall marriage record.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Arthur E. Bruce obituary in the Feb 25, 1949 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Anne "Annie" Martin1,2,3

F, b. January 10, 1906, d. March 13, 2007
FatherGeorge Taylor Martin1,2 b. January 15, 1873, d. June 9, 1941
MotherMary Ibra Lawrence1,2 b. April 3, 1881, d. December 9, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-1734.4 Martha Anne "Annie" Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 10, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 She married Arthur Raymon Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on March 9, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3,6 As of March 9, 1946,her married name was Reed. Martha Anne "Annie" Martin died on March 13, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 101.3,4,6 She Annie Martin Reed, 101, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. She was born Martha Anne Reed in Floyd County, Virginia on January 10, 1906. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Raymond Reed; and three brothers, Eldridge Martin, Luther Martin and Albert Martin. She is survived by her son, Raymond Odell Reed and his wife Jean of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Mary Reed Smith and her husband Steven Smith of Bridgewater, New Jersey, and Robin Anne Reed of Washington, D.C; and two great-grandsons, Matthew Steven Smith, 3 and Joshua Reed Smith, 2, and many neighbors and friends. Annie Reed spent her entire life in Floyd County and lived most of her life in the house where she grew up. She was known as "Miss Annie" to her neighbors and friends. She was a lifelong member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Annie Reed had a strong faith and lived a long life. She was an inspiration to others through her devotion to her church and her love of family, neighbors and friends. Funeral Service will be Friday, 11 a.m., March 16, 2007 at Salem Church (Head of the River) Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Larry Hollandsworth and Elder Junior Conner, officiating. Interment will be in the Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on March 14, 2007.3

Family

Arthur Raymon Reed b. October 24, 1894, d. February 12, 1981
Marriage*She married Arthur Raymon Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on March 9, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2,3,6 
Child
  • Raymond Odell "Ray" Reed7,2,3,8

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Martin Reed obituary in the Mar 14, 2007 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S725] Raymond Reed, "Arthur Raymon Reed," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 6, 2003.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beulah Vernon Spangler1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 18, 1907, d. May 31, 2009
FatherJohn Harvey Spangler6,7,1,8,9,10,11,2,4 b. October 10, 1874, d. March 23, 1947
MotherMinnie Minerva Wimmer6,7,1,8,9,10,11,2,4 b. August 17, 1884, d. April 14, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 223-03-5895.12 Beulah Vernon Spangler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,13 She was born on November 18, 1907 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,10,4 As of July 5, 1931,her married name was Thompson.13 She married Ernest Strouse Thompson on July 11, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,5,14 As of May 10, 1975,her married name was Claflin.2 Beulah Vernon Spangler married Howard Mortimer Claflin on May 10, 1975 at Radford, Virginia.9,10,2 Beulah Vernon Spangler died on May 31, 2009 at Radford, Virginia, at age 101.12,10 She Beulah S. Thompson Claflin, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Wheatland Hills, Radford, Va. She was a retired employee of C & P Telephone. Born in the Huffville community of Floyd County, the daughter of the late John Harvey and Minnie Wimmer Spangler. She was also preceded by her husbands, Ernest Thompson and Howard Claflin; her brother, Lee Roy Spangler and brothersin-law, William Mills, R.C. "Bob" Jamison. Surviving are her sisters, Virginia S. Mills, Roanoke, Mary S. Jamison, Boones Mill; sister-in-law, Marguerite Spangler; her nieces, Sandra E. Mills, Norma E. Cox, both of Christiansburg; nephews, Dennis M. Mills, Roanoke, Earl Thompson, Dublin; stepchildren, Kathy and Frank Holland, Richmond, Va., Howard and Linda Claflin, Chicago, Ill; stepgrandchildren, Martha and Steve Stanley, Andrew and Tiffany Holland, all of Richmond, Va. The family wishes to express thanks to the Wheatland Hills Nursing Staff, Radford, Va., Carilion New River Valley Hospice, and special thanks to Becky Blankenship and Becky Cromer. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. on June 1, 2009.10

Census Records

1910Dwelling 27, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 240, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 171, District 34, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her uncle Leslie Wimmer15
1940Dwelling 11, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1930Telephone company operator15
1940Telephone company attendant16

Family 1

Ernest Strouse Thompson b. March 4, 1906, d. August 15, 1964
Marriage*Beulah Vernon Spangler married Ernest Strouse Thompson on July 11, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,5,14 

Family 2

Howard Mortimer Claflin b. June 21, 1919, d. July 15, 2000
Marriage*Beulah Vernon Spangler married Howard Mortimer Claflin on May 10, 1975 at Radford, Virginia.9,10,2 

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. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Minnie Wimmer Spangler obituary in the Apr 20, 1978 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee Roy Spangler obituary in the Feb 4, 2001 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Mills obituary in the Dec 1, 2011 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah S. Thompson Claflin obituary in the Jun 1, 2009 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Spangler Jamison obituary in the Nov 3, 2012 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest S. Thompson obituary in the Aug 16, 1964 edition.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.