Ferd Harvey Thompson1,2,3

M, b. July 2, 1900, d. November 13, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8034.4 Ferd Harvey Thompson was buried at David Harless Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 655 and Rt. 781, Long Shop, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on July 2, 1900; The Harless Cemetery listing has a birth date of Jul 23, 1902 and his WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 5, 1900.1,4,2 He married Virginia Opal Jones, daughter of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, on May 21, 1962.3 Ferd Harvey Thompson died on November 13, 1980 at age 80.1

Family

Virginia Opal Jones b. August 28, 1912, d. June 28, 2004
Marriage*He married Virginia Opal Jones, daughter of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, on May 21, 1962.3 

Citations

  1. [S246] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, David Harless Cemetery.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Raymond Jones1,2

M, b. May 17, 1915, d. September 7, 1961
FatherThomas Creed "Tom" Jones3,4,2 b. December 3, 1880, d. April 2, 1963
MotherOla Dean Richards3,4,2 b. January 8, 1881, d. February 10, 1960
     John Raymond Jones was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5 He was born on May 17, 1915 at Virginia.5 He married Clara Elizabeth Baker on March 2, 1940.6,5 John Raymond Jones died on September 7, 1961 at age 46.1,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 182, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 247, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 162, District 78-13, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Truck driver2

Family

Clara Elizabeth Baker b. January 14, 1923, d. February 3, 1998
Marriage*John Raymond Jones married Clara Elizabeth Baker on March 2, 1940.6,5 
Children
  • Scottie Jones6
  • John R. Jones6
  • Mary Ruth Jones+6 b. March 7, 1943, d. October 30, 1997
  • Patricia "Patsy" Jones6

Citations

  1. [S1155] Pulaski, VA County Burials, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/cemeteries/Burials/burials.html
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Elizabeth Baker Jones obituary in the Feb 5, 1998 edition.

Clara Elizabeth Baker1,2

F, b. January 14, 1923, d. February 3, 1998
     Clara Elizabeth Baker was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 226-16-6440.3 She was born on January 14, 1923 at West Virginia.3,4 She married John Raymond Jones, son of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, on March 2, 1940.1,5 As of March 2, 1940,her married name was Jones. Clara Elizabeth Baker died on February 3, 1998 at Radford, Virginia, at age 75.1,3,2 She JONES, Clara Elizabeth Baker, 75, of Pulaski and formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away Tuesday, February 3, 1998, at her daughter's home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond John Jones, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary McGuire. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Scottie and James Smith of Radford, and Patricia and Rickie Buck of Pulaski; one son, John R. Jones of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Nell Harrell and Mrs. Betty Raines, both of Pulaski, and Mrs. Linnie Peed of Norfolk; two half brothers, Larry Baker and Freddy Baker, both of Pulaski; one stepbrother, Theotis Powers of Pulaski; eight grandchildren and spouses, Chris and Tracy Smith, Libby Taylor and Robert Runions, Kim McGuire, Shannon and Teresa Hamilton Hall, Tina McGuire, Sherry Pringle, Tiffany Buck, Brandon Buck; one great-grandchild and two step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 1998, at 11 a.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Paul Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Thornspring Cemetery in Pulaski County. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on February 5, 1998.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 162, District 78-13, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia4

Family

John Raymond Jones b. May 17, 1915, d. September 7, 1961
Marriage*Clara Elizabeth Baker married John Raymond Jones, son of Thomas Creed "Tom" Jones and Ola Dean Richards, on March 2, 1940.1,5 
Children
  • Scottie Jones1
  • John R. Jones1
  • Mary Ruth Jones+1 b. March 7, 1943, d. October 30, 1997
  • Patricia "Patsy" Jones1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Elizabeth Baker Jones obituary in the Feb 5, 1998 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.

Mary Ruth Jones1,2

F, b. March 7, 1943, d. October 30, 1997
FatherJohn Raymond Jones3 b. May 17, 1915, d. September 7, 1961
MotherClara Elizabeth Baker3 b. January 14, 1923, d. February 3, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 218-40-2640.2 Mary Ruth Jones was buried at Baltimore, Maryland.1 She was born on March 7, 1943 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Herbert McGuire on April 17, 1960.1 As of April 17, 1960,her married name was McGuire. Mary Ruth Jones died on October 30, 1997 at age 54.1,2

Family

Herbert McGuire
Marriage*She married Herbert McGuire on April 17, 1960.1 
Children
  • Kim McGuire3
  • Tina McGuire3

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Elizabeth Baker Jones obituary in the Feb 5, 1998 edition.

James Edward Smith1,2

M, b. February 9, 1939, d. November 5, 2013
     James Edward Smith was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 9, 1939.1 He married Scottie Jones, daughter of John Raymond Jones and Clara Elizabeth Baker, on April 18, 1958.3,1 James Edward Smith died on November 5, 2013 at Radford, Virginia, at age 74.2 He James Edward Smith, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at his home in Radford. He spent his younger years playing softball but after retirement loved to spend time playing golf.He was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert and Sally Saul Smith; and sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Harold Owens.Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Scottie Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Tracy Smith; stepgrandchildren, Josh Quesenberry and his wife, Alex, and Amber Roop; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Hunnter and Hayden Quesenberry; brothers and sisters, Bob Smith and wife, Elvira, Peggy Crossman and husband, Tom, Randy Durman and wife, Maria, and Stan Durman and wife, Iva Jo; and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2013, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Barry Vansteenburg officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The Smith family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. on November 7, 2013.2

Family

Scottie Jones
Marriage*He married Scottie Jones, daughter of John Raymond Jones and Clara Elizabeth Baker, on April 18, 1958.3,1 
Child
  • Chris Smith3,2

Citations

  1. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Smith obituary in the Nov 7, 2013 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Elizabeth Baker Jones obituary in the Feb 5, 1998 edition.

Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner1,2,3

M, b. November 30, 1846, d. March 18, 1927
FatherCostley Conner2,3,4,5,6 b. October 10, 1812, d. May 5, 1873
MotherLydia A. Hall7,2,3,4,5,6 b. 1816, d. April 23, 1887
     Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 30, 1846 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Mary Alice Pugh, daughter of Elam H. Pugh and Lydia Sowers, on July 24, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,3 Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner died on March 18, 1927 at Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 1069, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 276, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 43, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 152, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 120, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 3, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 198, District 176, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law James Bruster12

Occupation

1870Farm laborer6
1880Farmer7
1900Minister10
1910Missionary11

Family

Mary Alice Pugh b. September 28, 1854, d. May 28, 1933
Marriage*Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner married Mary Alice Pugh, daughter of Elam H. Pugh and Lydia Sowers, on July 24, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Burwell Conner death certificate.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Alice Conner death certificate.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nina D. Bruster obituary in the Apr 5, 1966 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dana M. Conner death certificate.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dana Marvin Conner obituary in the Apr 18, 1951 edition.
  17. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Henrietta C. Kinzer obituary in the Jan 11, 1977 edition.
  19. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Alice Pugh1,2,3

F, b. September 28, 1854, d. May 28, 1933
FatherElam H. Pugh1,2 b. November 21, 1821, d. March 7, 1894
MotherLydia Sowers1,2 b. August 15, 1821, d. November 26, 1902
     Mary Alice Pugh was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 28, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on July 24, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 As of July 24, 1881,her married name was Conner. Mary Alice Pugh died on May 28, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.2

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 120, District 13, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 3, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 198, District 176, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law James Bruster9
1930Dwelling 60, District 9, Mullens, Wyoming Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Gannaway Conner10

Family

Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner b. November 30, 1846, d. March 18, 1927
Marriage*Mary Alice Pugh married Rev. David Burwell "Dave" Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on July 24, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Alice Conner death certificate.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nina D. Bruster obituary in the Apr 5, 1966 edition.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Burwell Conner death certificate.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dana M. Conner death certificate.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dana Marvin Conner obituary in the Apr 18, 1951 edition.
  14. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  15. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Henrietta C. Kinzer obituary in the Jan 11, 1977 edition.
  16. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.