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, North 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 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 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 As of circa 1924,her married name was Palmer.3 Ora Ollie "Ettie" King died on April 16, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.4

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 
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. [S2746] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Beamer Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenis Lee Palmer obituary in the Nov 25, 2012 edition.
  7. [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 died on March 8, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19; Died 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 

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.

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

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. [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, 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 Spangler6,7,8,1,9,10,11,12,2,4 b. October 10, 1874, d. March 23, 1947
MotherMinnie Minerva Wimmer6,7,8,1,9,10,11,12,2,4 b. August 17, 1884, d. April 14, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 223-03-5895.13 Beulah Vernon Spangler was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.11,14 She was born on November 18, 1907 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,11,4 As of July 5, 1931,her married name was Thompson.14 She married Ernest Strouse Thompson on July 11, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11,14,5 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.10,11,2 Beulah Vernon Spangler died on May 31, 2009 at Radford, Virginia, at age 101.13,11 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. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Service. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, from the Horne Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Dr. David A Goodpasture with interment in Sunset Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society. on June 1, 2009.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 27, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
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.11,14,5 

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.10,11,2 

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. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Minnie Wimmer Spangler obituary in the Apr 20, 1978 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lee Roy Spangler obituary in the Feb 4, 2001 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia S. Mills obituary in the Dec 1, 2011 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah S. Thompson Claflin obituary in the Jun 1, 2009 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Spangler Jamison obituary in the Nov 3, 2012 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor1,2

F, b. March 1, 1897, d. April, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 223-02-4834.3 Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor was born on March 1, 1897 at Virginia.1,3 She married Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence, son of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, circa 1916.1 As of circa 1916,her married name was Lawrence.1 Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor died in April, 1985 at age 88.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 516, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 217, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia5

Family

Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence b. May 30, 1895, d. January 20, 1970
Marriage*Amanda "Vinnie" Taylor married Lemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence, son of Howard Dillard Lawrence and Lillie Frances Poff, circa 1916.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Linwood B. Lawrence obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Byrd obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Campbell obituary in the Apr 9, 2014 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mildred Garnet Lawrence1,2

F, b. January 8, 1917, d. April 7, 2014
FatherLemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence1,3,4,5,6,2 b. May 30, 1895, d. January 20, 1970
MotherAmanda "Vinnie" Taylor1,3,4,5,6,2 b. March 1, 1897, d. April, 1985
     Her married name was Campbell.5 Mildred Garnet Lawrence married Unknown Campbell.5 Mildred Garnet Lawrence was born on January 8, 1917 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She died on April 7, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.2 She Mildred Lawrence Campbell, 97, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 7, 2014, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. As she enters heaven's gates, she will be remembered for her love of family, her church, and her many friends. She was born January 8th, 1917 in Cambria, Va. to the late Lemuel and Amanda Lawrence. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Lisa Ann Campbell; brother, Linwood Lawrence; and her two sisters, Anna L. Byrd and Margaret June Winesett. Those surviving to honor her memory include her brother, Cullen Lawrence, Galax, Va. and Clifton Lawrence, Roanoke, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive along with two very special friends, Cheryl Sheets and Mary Day. Mildred graduated from Galax High School and began her working career with Inter-Mountain Telephone Company where she spent seven years before moving to Washington, DC during World War II. In Washington, Mildred enjoyed a unique and special career, serving her country as a telephone operator in the White House, where she worked under four United States Presidents -Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford. Upon retiring from the White House, she moved to Roanoke. Strong in her faith, Mildred was a long-time member of North Roanoke Baptist Church, and was a charter member of Lions Club Crossroads and NARFE#111. She cherished holidays, spending time with neighbors past and present, helping others, and she loved doing dinner with friends and family. While she was a resident of Roanoke for many years, she loved going back home to Galax, Va. where she spent most of her youth. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the celebration service will be on Friday, April 11, 2014 at noon at Oakey's North Chapel with Dr. Darryl G. Crim officiating. on April 9, 2014.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 516, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 217, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia4

Occupation

1940Telephone operator4

Family

Unknown Campbell
Marriage*Mildred Garnet Lawrence married Unknown Campbell.5 
Child
  • Lisa Ann Campbell2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Campbell obituary in the Apr 9, 2014 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Linwood B. Lawrence obituary.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Byrd obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.

Anna F. "Annie" Lawrence1

F, b. January 4, 1919, d. January 17, 2012
FatherLemuel H. "Lem" Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6 b. May 30, 1895, d. January 20, 1970
MotherAmanda "Vinnie" Taylor1,2,3,4,5,6 b. March 1, 1897, d. April, 1985
     Anna F. "Annie" Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 She was born on January 4, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Jan 2, 1920.2,7,5 As of circa 1941,her married name was Byrd.8 She married Howard L. Byrd circa 1941.5,8 Anna F. "Annie" Lawrence died on January 17, 2012 at Virginia at age 93.7,5 She Anna L. Byrd, of Roanoke, joined her husband, Howard, in Heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was born January 2, 1920, a daughter of the late Vinnie Taylor Lawrence and Lem Lawrence, and was a graduate of Galax High School. She married Howard L. Byrd and worked at the United States Treasury Department until he returned from World War II. She was a longtime member of Oakland Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by an infant son, Johnny Chris Byrd; a sister, Margaret June Winesett; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Lawrence. Surviving are her children, Cheryl B. Parris and husband, Steve, of Chesapeake; Susan B. Overstreet and husband, Robert, of Hardy; Debra B. Meador and husband, Greg, of Asheville, N.C; Howard Gregory Byrd and wife, Tina, of Roanoke. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Kimberly B. Dupree (Jeff), Sean Byrd , Brian Parris, Kevin Parris, April Overstreet, Amber Overstreet, Fatima Tarbox (Dereke), Daryl Byrd (Jodi) and Kyle Byrd (Crystal); six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred L. Campbell, Roanoke; three brothers, Clifton Lawrence, Roanoke; Linwood Lawrence (June), Galax, and Cullen D. Lawrence, Galax; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Scotty Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel (982-2221). on January 20, 2012.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 516, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 43, District 11, Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 217, District 39-6, Galax, Virginia3

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill clipper3

Family

Howard L. Byrd b. May 2, 1920, d. May 12, 1999
Marriage*Anna F. "Annie" Lawrence married Howard L. Byrd circa 1941.5,8 
Children
  • Johnny Chris Byrd5
  • Cheryl Byrd5,8
  • Susan Byrd5,8
  • Howard Gregory Byrd5,8
  • Debra Byrd5,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3618] Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, online http://www.vaughanguynn.com, From the Linwood B. Lawrence obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Byrd obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lawrence Campbell obituary in the Apr 9, 2014 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard L. Byrd obituary in the May 14, 1999 edition.

Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr.1,2,3

M, b. August 3, 1920, d. June 8, 1968
FatherLeslie Wade Hall2,3 b. July 6, 1894, d. August 10, 1967
MotherInez Elizabeth Poff4,2,3 b. April 18, 1902, d. April 24, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 228-10-9974.5 Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He married Josephine Belle Haymaker, daughter of Frank Haymaker and Mollie Oyler.1,3 Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. was born on August 3, 1920 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 He died on June 8, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 39, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 2, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Lineman6

Family

Josephine Belle Haymaker b. January 2, 1914, d. January 18, 2004
Marriage*Leslie Wade "L. W." Hall Jr. married Josephine Belle Haymaker, daughter of Frank Haymaker and Mollie Oyler.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Josephine Belle Haymaker Hall obituary in the Jan 19, 2004 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Inez Poff Hall obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman C. Hall obituary in the Feb 27, 2015 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlotte H. Smith obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Glenn Hall obituary in the Jun 2, 2011 edition.

Willie Lee Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 27, 1893, d. February 28, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 225-54-6029.7 Willie Lee Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4,6 He was born on June 27, 1893 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4,5 He married Lecta Jane Hall, daughter of William Eldred "Will" Hall and Mary Elizabeth Collins, on August 9, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Willie Lee Hall died on February 28, 1989 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 95.1,7,4,6 He IRONTO - Willie Lee Hall, age 95, died Tuesday, February 28 1989. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Alls, Ironto; one son, Russell Edward Hall, Roanoke; one brother, Denton Hall, Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Lillie East, Christiansburg; one granddaughter, Ms. Patricia Ann Hawley, Christiansburg; two grandsons, William B. Dunn, Ironto; Paul Eugene Dunn, Elliston; two great-granddaughters, Jennifer Ann Hawley, Rhonda Ann Hawley, both of Christiansburg. Interment will be in Reesedale Cemetery. on March 2, 1989.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 102, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 132, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Lecta Jane Hall b. June 10, 1907, d. November 7, 1980
Marriage*Willie Lee Hall married Lecta Jane Hall, daughter of William Eldred "Will" Hall and Mary Elizabeth Collins, on August 9, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S387] Ruth G. Hale, Reesedale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Lee Hall obituary in the Mar 2, 1989 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Raye Alls obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S1701] Evelyn M. Wells and Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 22, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jul 4, 1944 - Dec 18, 1948.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Hall obituary in the Jun 6, 1990 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Russell Edward Hall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 10, 1926, d. June 4, 1990
FatherWillie Lee Hall7,8,9,3,4,5 b. June 27, 1893, d. February 28, 1989
MotherLecta Jane Hall7,8,9,3,5 b. June 10, 1907, d. November 7, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 224-36-1185.10 Russell Edward Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He was born on July 10, 1926 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1927.10,3,5,6 He died on June 4, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.10,2,3 He Russell Edward Hall, age 62, died Monday, June 4, 1990. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Alls, Ironto. Burial in Reesedale Cemetery, Ironto. on June 6, 1990.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 102, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Citations

  1. [S387] Ruth G. Hale, Reesedale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell Edward Hall obituary in the Jun 6, 1990 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Lee Hall obituary in the Mar 2, 1989 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Raye Alls obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Treva Mae Hall1,2,3

F, b. July 20, 1928, d. November 20, 1947
FatherWillie Lee Hall4,5,2,6,3 b. June 27, 1893, d. February 28, 1989
MotherLecta Jane Hall4,5,2,6,3 b. June 10, 1907, d. November 7, 1980
     Treva Mae Hall was buried at Reesedale Cemetery, Rt. 622, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She was born on July 20, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on November 20, 1947 at Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 19.1,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 102, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S387] Ruth G. Hale, Reesedale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S1701] Evelyn M. Wells and Virginia Butt, Records of Death - Book 22, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jul 4, 1944 - Dec 18, 1948.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Raye Alls obituary in the Dec 26, 2007 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Florence Thelma Smith1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 21, 1910, d. January 8, 1936
     Florence Thelma Smith was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on June 21, 1910 at Interior, Giles Co., Virginia.4,5 She married Coy Harvey Gearheart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 21, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,4,5 As of December 21, 1927,her married name was Gearheart.2 Florence Thelma Smith died on January 8, 1936 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 25; Died from pneumonia.1,2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Family

Coy Harvey Gearheart b. April 15, 1906, d. June 9, 1976
Marriage*Florence Thelma Smith married Coy Harvey Gearheart, son of Isaac Johnson "J.G." Gearheart and Emma Zetta King, on December 21, 1927 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S347] Ruth G. Hale, Gearheart Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Gearheart Boardman obituary in the Apr 17, 2002 edition.
  4. [S1697] W. W. Gardner and Evelyn M. Wells, Records of Death - Book 18, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1935 - Jul 31, 1941.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Coy Gearheart obituary in the Aug 21, 2011 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Gearheart Albert obituary in the May 16, 2019 edition.
  10. [S1695] Joseph Smith, Records of Death - Book 16, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 22, 1930 - Feb 6, 1938.

Dorothy Louise Gearheart1,2,3

F, b. November 12, 1928, d. April 16, 2002
FatherCoy Harvey Gearheart1,2,4,5,3,6 b. April 15, 1906, d. June 9, 1976
MotherFlorence Thelma Smith1,2,4,5,3,6 b. June 21, 1910, d. January 8, 1936
     Dorothy Louise Gearheart was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-3948.7 She was born on November 12, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 As of February 2, 1952,her married name was Boardman.1 She married Bruce Baker Boardman on February 2, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 Dorothy Louise Gearheart and Bruce Baker Boardman were divorced circa 1973.1 Dorothy Louise Gearheart died on April 16, 2002 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 73.1,2,7 She BOARDMAN, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Gearheart, 73, of Newark, Del., formerly of Ironto, Va., died on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Churchman Village, Newark. From her childhood, Mrs. Boardman showed a great interest and appreciation for the natural world. She was dedicated to the care and propagation of rare trees and enjoyed cooking with herbs she had grown herself. A talented seamstress, Mrs. Boardman enjoyed sewing and needlework; as a volunteer at A.I. DuPont Hospital, Wilmington, Del., she taught needlework in the Child Life Department. Mrs. Boardman was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Horticulture Center of Delaware, and the Embroiderers Guild of America. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Ann Boardman and her companion, Carol Beechy of Cooperstown, N.Y; brothers, Samuel Coy Gearheart of Roanoke, Va., James Ray Gearheart of Jasonville, N.C., and David Wayne Gearheart of Cusetta, Ga; and sister, Sylvia Gearheart Albert and her husband, John of Troutville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Harvey Gearheart and Florence Thelma Smith Gearheart, and a sister, Margaret Gearheart Watson. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the Gearheart Family Cemetery, Reesdale Church Road, Ironto, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 701 S. College Ave., Newark, Del. 19713. To send condolences, visit www.spicer-mullikinfuneral
on April 17, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Bruce Baker Boardman
Marriage*Dorothy Louise Gearheart married Bruce Baker Boardman on February 2, 1952 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Divorce* Dorothy Louise Gearheart and Bruce Baker Boardman were divorced circa 1973.1 
Child
  • Kathryn Ann Boardman1,2

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Gearheart Boardman obituary in the Apr 17, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Coy Gearheart obituary in the Aug 21, 2011 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Gearheart Albert obituary in the May 16, 2019 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart1,2

F, b. February 24, 1930, d. May 14, 2019
FatherCoy Harvey Gearheart1,3,4,5,2 b. April 15, 1906, d. June 9, 1976
MotherFlorence Thelma Smith1,3,4,5,2 b. June 21, 1910, d. January 8, 1936
     Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart Sylvia is the author of the Gearheart genealogy book.1 She was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Rt. 686, off Rt. 622, Reesedale, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on February 24, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,6 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Albert.1 She married John Edward "Jack" Albert Jr. on November 26, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,2,7,6 Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart died on May 14, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.2 She Sylvia Gearheart Albert, 89, of Salem, Va., died on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was the daughter of Florence Smith Gearheart and Coy Harvey Gearheart, and was also predeceased by her husband, John Edward Albert Jr; sisters, Dorothy Gearheart Boardman, Margaret Gearheart Watson, and an infant; brother, Samuel Coy Gearheart; nephews, Gary Lynn Gearheart and Terri Steven Gearheart; and a niece, Brenda Ann Gearheart. Surviving are her brothers, James Ray Gearheart (Fumi), and David Wayne Gearheart (Carol). She is also survived by a niece, Kathryn Ann Boardman (Carol); and a nephew, Coy Wayne Gearheart. Sylvia was born on February 24, 1930, in Montgomery County, Va., and married John (Jack) Albert in Salem, Va. on November 26, 1949. They met while working as staff at Natural Bridge, traveled to Minnesota and returned to live in Staunton, Roanoke, Botetourt County and Salem. Together they enjoyed many hours of gardening, traveling, caring for family and friends, and caretaking the Gearheart Cemetery. Sylvia worked with Eve Boardman at Eve's Antique Shop in Troutville and assisted in mission activities of Episcopal churches in Southwest Virginia. She excelled in golf, winning a Roanoke City County women's tournament in 1962 and playing with the Virginia Women's Golf Team. Sylvia won awards for her flower arrangements and precise needlework. As an untiring genealogist, she produced numerous reports for her family and many research centers. Sylvia was known by her broad smile, quick wit and welcome table. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Gearheart Cemetery located on Trooper Lane in the hamlet of Reesedale in Montgomery County. The Reverend Mary Mackin will officiate with a homily by Dr. David Dixon and hymns by Kathryn Boardman. on May 16, 2019.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 203, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 105, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

John Edward "Jack" Albert Jr. b. March 2, 1928, d. October 28, 2012
Marriage*Sylvia Genevieve Gearheart married John Edward "Jack" Albert Jr. on November 26, 1949 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5,2,7,6 

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sylvia Gearheart Albert obituary in the May 16, 2019 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Louise Gearheart Boardman obituary in the Apr 17, 2002 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Coy Gearheart obituary in the Aug 21, 2011 edition.
  6. [S347] Ruth G. Hale, Gearheart Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Edward Albert, Jr. obituary in the Oct 30, 2012 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elena Pearl "Lena" Eanes1

F, b. October 29, 1920, d. October 20, 2003
FatherEdward Lafayette Eanes2,1,3,4 b. November 20, 1885, d. January 3, 1946
MotherPearl Marilla Palmore Maxey2,1,3,4 b. November 5, 1890, d. December 4, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1411.5 Elena Pearl "Lena" Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 29, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of December 17, 1941,her married name was Dangerfield.1 She married James Tazwell Dangerfield on December 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1,6 Elena Pearl "Lena" Eanes died on October 20, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.2,5,6 She DANGERFIELD, LENA EANES, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 20,2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Pearl Maxey Eanes; husband, James T. Dangerfield; sister, Ruby Willis; brothers, Oliver, Fred and Lynn Eanes. She retired from the Radford Arsenal. She was known for her sense of humor, enjoyment of good gospel music, and her devotion to and love for her family. She, in turn, was loved and cherished dearly. Survivors include her sister, Hazel Eanes Callahan of Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bill DeHart of Christiansburg, Judy and Roger Eubanks of Jacksons Gap, Ala; son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Vicki Dangerfield of Riner; grandchildren, Darin, Brandon, Kristen, Lisa, Jennifer, Austin and Kerri. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 23rd at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Belisle officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. The Dangerfield family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612) on October 22, 2003.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 23, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Store clerk7

Family

James Tazwell Dangerfield b. March 26, 1915, d. May 22, 1986
Marriage*Elena Pearl "Lena" Eanes married James Tazwell Dangerfield on December 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1,6 
Children
  • Barbara Ruth Dangerfield2,8
  • Judith Ann "Judy" Dangerfield2
  • James Rex Dangerfield2,9,10

Citations

  1. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Eanes Dangerfield obitutary in the Oct 22, 2003 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Eanes Hall Callahan obituary in the Mar 12, 2014 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  9. [S891] VA Montgomery Co., Register 5, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  10. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Lynn Edward Eanes1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 1, 1923, d. April 13, 2002
FatherEdward Lafayette Eanes7,2,8,9,6 b. November 20, 1885, d. January 3, 1946
MotherPearl Marilla Palmore Maxey7,2,8,9,6 b. November 5, 1890, d. December 4, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 224-20-0981.1 Lynn Edward Eanes was buried at Glenmore Methodist Cemetery, Buckingham, Buckingham Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on July 1, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6 He married Anita Belle Miller on December 23, 1947 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.6 Lynn Edward Eanes died on April 13, 2002 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,3,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 8, District 15-13, Slate River, Buckingham Co., Virginia8

Family

Anita Belle Miller
Marriage*Lynn Edward Eanes married Anita Belle Miller on December 23, 1947 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Lynn Edward Eanes Jr.6
  • Eugene Miller Eanes6

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S5900] Glenmore United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buckingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Eanes Dangerfield obitutary in the Oct 22, 2003 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Eanes Hall Callahan obituary in the Mar 12, 2014 edition.

Fred Thomas Eanes1,2,3,4

M, b. January 23, 1926, d. August 18, 1993
FatherEdward Lafayette Eanes5,1,3,6,4 b. November 20, 1885, d. January 3, 1946
MotherPearl Marilla Palmore Maxey5,1,3,6,4 b. November 5, 1890, d. December 4, 1979
     His Social Security Number was 227-38-9285.7 Fred Thomas Eanes was buried at Glenmore Methodist Cemetery, Buckingham, Buckingham Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 23, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,3 He married Sylvia Ann Miller on November 4, 1950 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,4 Fred Thomas Eanes died on August 18, 1993 at Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 67.7,2,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 1, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 8, District 15-13, Slate River, Buckingham Co., Virginia3

Family

Sylvia Ann Miller b. September 16, 1931, d. December 23, 1999
Marriage*Fred Thomas Eanes married Sylvia Ann Miller on November 4, 1950 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.2,4 
Child
  • Fred Thomas Eanes Jr.4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5900] Glenmore United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buckingham Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Eanes Dangerfield obitutary in the Oct 22, 2003 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Eanes Hall Callahan obituary in the Mar 12, 2014 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Alton Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 28, 1911, d. February 14, 1988
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,6,7,5 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins1,6,7,5 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 227-52-0872.8 William Alton Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5 He was born on September 28, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4,5 He married Ruth Ellen Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on June 13, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 William Alton Poff died on February 14, 1988 at Radford, Virginia, at age 76.8,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 21, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Farm laborer10

Family

Ruth Ellen Janney b. April 17, 1921, d. August 24, 2013
Marriage*William Alton Poff married Ruth Ellen Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on June 13, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S112] Obit, From the Lucy Jane Poff Riggins obituary in the Mar 26, 2010 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Ellen Poff obituary in the Aug 26, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sherman Lee Poff obituary in the Nov 15, 1998 edition.
  13. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Ref # 42-86.

Annie Gaye Poff1,2,3

F, b. November 19, 1913, d. January 29, 1979
FatherWilliam Easom Poff1,4,2,5 b. circa 1879, d. July 23, 1946
MotherDemaris/Demersy Lizannie "Mercie" Collins4,1,2,5 b. June 3, 1886, d. December 1, 1947
     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-2982.6 Annie Gaye Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,5 She was born on November 19, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,5 She married Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney, son of Elkanah F. Janney and Ida Mae Palmer, on January 3, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 As of January 3, 1934,her married name was Janney. Annie Gaye Poff died on January 29, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.7,3,5 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Gaye Poff Janney, age 65, died Monday, January 29, 1979, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, Edward L. Janney, Check; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Richards, Vinton, Mrs. Pauline Kirk, Roanoke; one brother, W. A. Poff, Floyd; two sisters, Miss Ethel Poff, Elliston, Mrs. Oakie Poff, Radford; four grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 11:00 a.m. at Stonewall Church, with the Rev. Irvin Sloan officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill. on February 1, 1979.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 2, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Family

Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney b. February 26, 1913, d. November 25, 1982
Marriage*Annie Gaye Poff married Edward Lee "Jerry" Janney, son of Elkanah F. Janney and Ida Mae Palmer, on January 3, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,5 
Children
  • Frances Faye Janney3,8
  • Pauline Virginia Janney3,8

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Gaye Poff Janney obituary in the Feb 1, 1979 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.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.