Lillian Elizabeth Ames1,2,3,4

F, b. March 7, 1895, d. September 15, 1972
     Lillian Elizabeth Ames was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-3377.5 She was born on March 7, 1895 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 3, 1895.5,2,3 She married Jesse Glenn Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on September 20, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of September 20, 1922,her married name was Poff.3 Lillian Elizabeth Ames died on September 15, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.1,2,4 She Lillian Elizabeth Ames Poff, 77, of 911 Bowman Ave., Salem, died Friday in a Salem nursing home. She was the wife of J. G. Poff. Also surviving are four brothers, Paul S. Ames, Salem, W. H. Ames, Roanoke, H. E. Ames, Huntington, W.Va., R. W. Ames, Portsmouth; a sister, Mrs. Edith Mann, Salem. on September 16, 1972.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 16, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 37, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 137, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Jesse Glenn Poff b. November 1, 1895, d. December 3, 1973
Marriage*Lillian Elizabeth Ames married Jesse Glenn Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on September 20, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S207] Bob McLeod, Church Hill Cemetery, City of Salem Virginia.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Elizabeth Ames Poff obituary in the Sep 16, 1972 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston1,2,3

F, b. June 4, 1885, d. October 15, 1958
     Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on June 4, 1885 at Halston, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 23, 1885.1,2 She married Arthur Clifford Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on October 9, 1907 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 As of October 9, 1907,her married name was Poff.4 Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston Mrs. Margaret Johnston Poff, 73, of 906 Bowman Ave., Salem, died today in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, A. Cliff Poff; one son, A. Clayton Poff, and one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Moran, all of Salem; one sister, Mrs. J. Brickey, Tampa, Fla., and five grandchildren. on October 15, 1958.3 She died on October 15, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.1,2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 122, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 18, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 34, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 123, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Arthur Clifford Poff b. July 10, 1885, d. January 28, 1964
Marriage*Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston married Arthur Clifford Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on October 9, 1907 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Margaret Johnston Poff obituary in the Oct 15, 1958 edition.
  4. [S7814] Roanoke Evening News, From the Clifford Poff and Maggie Johnson marriage announcement in the Oct 11, 1907 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ray Darden Poff obituary in the Feb 25, 1957 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Arthur Clayton Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 2, 1913, d. July 5, 1983
FatherArthur Clifford Poff6,7,8,2,9,10,11,5 b. July 10, 1885, d. January 28, 1964
MotherMargaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston6,7,8,2,10,11,5 b. June 4, 1885, d. October 15, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 227-07-0371.12 Arthur Clayton Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.13,2,4 He was born on June 2, 1913 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,13,2,14,3,5 He married Margaret Barnett Williams on August 28, 1937 at Bristol, Virginia.2,14,4 Arthur Clayton Poff died on July 5, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.13,2,4 He Mr. Arthur Clayton Poff, age 70 of 908 Bowman Ave., Salem passed away July 5, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Williams, Poff; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jack and Barbara Brookman; Vic and Judy Sission, both of Salem; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Genevive Poff, Salem; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Moran, Salem; also surviving are seven grandchildren, Scott Brookman, Debbie and Kim Poff, Vicki, Amy and Paul Sisson. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 7, 1983.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 122, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 18, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 34, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Tannery clerk8

Family

Margaret Barnett Williams b. January 23, 1918, d. March 11, 1999
Marriage*Arthur Clayton Poff married Margaret Barnett Williams on August 28, 1937 at Bristol, Virginia.2,14,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Arthur Poff obituary in the Nov 9, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Clayton Poff obituary in the Jul 7, 1983 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Arthur Clifford Poff obituary in the Jan 29, 1964 edition.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ray Darden Poff obituary in the Feb 25, 1957 edition.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Margaret Johnston Poff obituary in the Oct 15, 1958 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S232] Rena Worthen, "Sherwood Cemetery," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 14, 2003.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Barnett Williams Poff obituary in the Mar 12, 1999 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Jean Brookman obituary in the Apr 18, 2021 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Judith Ann Poff Sisson obituary in the Dec 26, 2003 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Margaret Louise Poff1,2,3

F, b. July 3, 1917, d. February 28, 2002
FatherArthur Clifford Poff4,1,5,6,7,3 b. July 10, 1885, d. January 28, 1964
MotherMargaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston4,1,6,7,3 b. June 4, 1885, d. October 15, 1958
     Margaret Louise Poff married John Crawford Moran.8 Her Social Security Number was 228-09-1932.9 Margaret Louise Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,10 Her married name was Moran. She was born on July 3, 1917 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,2,3 She married Noel Theodore Sink Sr. on December 21, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 As of December 21, 1936,her married name was Sink.2 Margaret Louise Poff and Noel Theodore Sink Sr. were divorced on November 24, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 Margaret Louise Poff died on February 28, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.9,12 She MORAN, Margaret Poff Sink, 84, of Salem, passed away quietly on Thursday, February 28, 2002. She was a lifelong Salem resident, and was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a participant in many of their activities. Her surviving family include her husband, John C. Moran; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Rosemary Sink, Jerry and Sue Sink; stepson, Don and Aretta Moran; grandchildren, Mark Sink, Chera Sink, Tracy and husband, Robert Martin; a great-granddaughter, Kerrington Martin; stepgrandchildren, Timmy and Leon Moran, Patty Hylton, Linda Brown. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 2, 2002.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 122, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 18, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 34, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family 1

John Crawford Moran b. January 3, 1911, d. April 6, 2002
Marriage*Margaret Louise Poff married John Crawford Moran.8 

Family 2

Noel Theodore Sink Sr. b. April 23, 1917, d. December 31, 1989
Marriage*Margaret Louise Poff married Noel Theodore Sink Sr. on December 21, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.8,2 
Divorce* Margaret Louise Poff and Noel Theodore Sink Sr. were divorced on November 24, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.11 
Children
  • Noel Thomas "Tommy" Sink8,2
  • Jarrell Lewis "Jerry" Sink8,2

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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Arthur Clifford Poff obituary in the Jan 29, 1964 edition.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ray Darden Poff obituary in the Feb 25, 1957 edition.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Margaret Johnston Poff obituary in the Oct 15, 1958 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Poff Sink Moran obituary in the Mar 2, 2002 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ray Darden Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 15, 1923, d. February 25, 1957
FatherArthur Clifford Poff1,6,3,7,4 b. July 10, 1885, d. January 28, 1964
MotherMargaret Isabelle "Maggie" Johnston1,6,3,7,4 b. June 4, 1885, d. October 15, 1958
     Ray Darden Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on January 15, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,5,8 He Ray Darden Poff, 34, of 906 Bowman Ave., Salem, died today in a Staunton hospital. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cliff one brother, A. Clayton Poff, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Moran, all of Salem. on February 25, 1957.4 He died on February 25, 1957 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 34.2,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 18, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 34, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 123, District 81-46, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ray Darden Poff obituary in the Feb 25, 1957 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Walter Thomas Beck1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. September 26, 1900, d. October 28, 1987
     Walter Thomas Beck was buried at Bassett Cemetery, Bassett, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.3 His Social Security Number was 224-34-7755.8 He was born on September 26, 1900 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.3,8,4,6,7 He married Lena Matilda King, daughter of John Radford King and Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff, on November 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 Walter Thomas Beck died on October 28, 1987 at Arkansas at age 87.3,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 17, South River, Augusta Co., Virginia9
1940Virginia State Penitentiary, District 118-182, Richmond, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 301, District 72-63, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Rayon factory worker9
1950Furniture factory worker11

Family

Lena Matilda King b. June 27, 1901, d. September 30, 1983
Marriage*Walter Thomas Beck married Lena Matilda King, daughter of John Radford King and Jemmia A. "Sis" Poff, on November 24, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S13334] Bassett Cemetery, Mississippi Co., AR, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena King Beck obituary in the Oct 1, 1983 edition.
  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. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Vernon W. Guthrie1

M, b. March 20, 1908, d. May 25, 1909
FatherRoscoe Leeton Guthrie1 b. August 6, 1886, d. May 3, 1913
MotherElizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler1 b. March 24, 1890, d. June 21, 1981
     Vernon W. Guthrie was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 20, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on May 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.

John Helms1

M, b. March 14, 1803, d. May 9, 1862
     John Helms was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 14, 1803 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay on February 3, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia. John Helms died on May 9, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.1

Family

Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay b. November 30, 1803, d. January 4, 1884
Marriage*He married Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay on February 3, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.

Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay

F, b. November 30, 1803, d. January 4, 1884
     Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 30, 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married John Helms on February 3, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia. As of February 3, 1823,her married name was Helms. Sarah Mosbey "Sallie" Livesay died on January 4, 1884 at age 80.1

Family

John Helms b. March 14, 1803, d. May 9, 1862
Marriage*She married John Helms on February 3, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.

John W. DeWeese1

M, b. 1882, d. June 19, 1894
FatherJames Peter DeWeese1 b. September 17, 1858, d. August 31, 1931
MotherLouisa Catherine Blankenship1 b. March 15, 1856, d. January 22, 1937
     John W. DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He On the death record his parents were listed as J. C. DeWeese and Sarah DeWeese so it is possible that James and Louisa are not his parents or the original record was transcribed incorrectly.1 He was born in 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on June 19, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.1

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  2. [S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

R. A. DeWeese1

F, b. 1892, d. July 2, 1894
FatherHenry Cassell DeWeese2 b. January 22, 1866, d. December 16, 1929
MotherSarah Jane Kelley2 b. November, 1865, d. 1909
     R. A. DeWeese was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on July 2, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.2

Citations

  1. [S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Flora Elizabeth Yeatts1,2,3

F, b. February 3, 1925, d. June 8, 1928
FatherCoy Oliver Yeatts1,3 b. April 26, 1899, d. June 28, 1984
MotherMary Lee Agee1,3 b. October 14, 1902, d. September 16, 1959
     Flora Elizabeth Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on February 3, 1925 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on June 8, 1928 at Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 3.1,3

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  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. [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Fannie Louise Yeatts1,2,3

F, b. April 4, 1930, d. March 21, 1932
FatherCoy Oliver Yeatts1,3 b. April 26, 1899, d. June 28, 1984
MotherMary Lee Agee1,3 b. October 14, 1902, d. September 16, 1959
     Fannie Louise Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on April 4, 1930 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on March 21, 1932 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 1.3

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  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. [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Peter Siner1

M, b. January 18, 1818, d. December 2, 1892
     Peter Siner was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Kefauver.1 Peter Siner was born on January 18, 1818 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on December 2, 1892 at age 74.1

Family

Elizabeth Kefauver b. June 20, 1824, d. July 1, 1906
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Kefauver.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Kefauver1

F, b. June 20, 1824, d. July 1, 1906
     Elizabeth Kefauver married Peter Siner.1 Elizabeth Kefauver was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Siner. She was born on June 20, 1824 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on July 1, 1906 at age 82.1

Family

Peter Siner b. January 18, 1818, d. December 2, 1892
Marriage*She married Peter Siner.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Kennis Neil "Kenny" Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 21, 1928, d. August 9, 2012
FatherFleming Harvey Gray1,2,6,3 b. January 24, 1889, d. August 5, 1967
MotherMamie Ella Wade1,2,6,3 b. February 20, 1893, d. December 11, 1987
     Kennis Neil "Kenny" Gray was born on September 21, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,5 He married Delores Isabel Willis on April 10, 1955 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3 Kennis Neil "Kenny" Gray died on August 9, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,4 He Kennis Neil (Kenny) Gray, 83, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012, in his home. He was born in Salem on September 21, 1928, to Fleming H. Gray and Mamie E. Gray. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and one son, William Gray. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Delores W. Gray; one daughter, Kendra Lynn Gray; daughter-in-law, Beverly O. Gray; two very special grandchildren, Kenneth Christopher Gray and Erika Janice Gray; two very special foster sisters, Lois Hayden and Edith Harman.
Kennis and his wife were co-owners of Gray's Katering for 42 years. He was also retired from General Electric after 21 years. Kennis had a real love for clocks and woodworking. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Lotz Salem Chapel. The Rev. Ivy Adams, the Rev. Stuart Carlton and the Rev. John Fox will be officiating. A time of visitation will be held 10 a.m. prior to the funeral service. on August 10, 2012.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 123, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 146, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Delores Isabel Willis
Marriage*Kennis Neil "Kenny" Gray married Delores Isabel Willis on April 10, 1955 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kennis Neil Gray obituary in the Aug 10, 2012 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Neil Gray obituary in the Oct 15, 2006 edition.

Maida Irene Hann1,2,3

F, b. April 27, 1897, d. April 23, 1989
     Maida Irene Hann was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 She was born on April 27, 1897 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3,5 She married Oscar Lee Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on August 16, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 16, 1915,her married name was Poff.2 As of April 20, 1968,her married name was Horne.7 Maida Irene Hann married Roy Vernon Horne on April 20, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Maida Irene Hann died on April 23, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.4,5,6 She Maida Poff Horne, age 91, of 228 Kimball Avenue, Salem, died Sunday. She was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church, Salem, and a member of Rebekeh Lodge No. 98 I.O.O.F. She was preceded in death by a son, Rodney B. Poff, and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George E. (Hilda) Beamer, Salem; two sons, Edward H. Poff, Tavares, Fla; Curtis L. Poff, Hernando, Fla; one sister, Verra Lantz, Salem; two brothers, Alton L. Hann, Exmore, Va; Herman H. Hann, Salem; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 25, 1989.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 268, District 286, Kenmore, Summit Co., Ohio8
1930Dwelling 124, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 302, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 42, District 81-27, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family 1

Oscar Lee Poff b. August 22, 1893, d. May 19, 1964
Marriage*Maida Irene Hann married Oscar Lee Poff, son of James William Burwell Poff and Melvina Virginia "Mellie" Glovier, on August 16, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Roy Vernon Horne b. circa 1897
Marriage*Maida Irene Hann married Roy Vernon Horne on April 20, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S7813] Salem Times-Register and Sentinel, From the Maida Hann and Lee Poff wedding announcement Sep 2, 1915 edition.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maida Poff Horne obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar Lee Poff obituary in the May 20, 1964 edition.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Rodney Burl Poff obituary in the Dec 3, 1969 edition.

Hilda Marie Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. June 15, 1916, d. April 14, 1991
FatherOscar Lee Poff5,6,7,2,3,4 b. August 22, 1893, d. May 19, 1964
MotherMaida Irene Hann6,5,7,8,2,3,4 b. April 27, 1897, d. April 23, 1989
     Hilda Marie Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.9,7,1 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4709.10 She was born on June 15, 1916 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,7,1,2 She married George Elwood Beamer Jr. on February 6, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,7,8,4,11 As of February 6, 1934,her married name was Beamer.4 Hilda Marie Poff died on April 14, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.10,9,7,1 She Mrs. Hilda Poff Beamer, age 74, of Salem, died April 14, 1991. She was the widow of George E. Beamer. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Allan L. and Edie C. Beamer of Greene County; R. Michael and Shirley J. Beamer, Barry E. and Mary Lou Beamer, and George Steven Beamer, all of Salem, two brothers, Edward Poff and Curtis Poff, both of Fla; grandchildren, Michael, Jeffrey, Matthew, Roger, Timmy and Tammy Beamer; also surviving, five great-grandchildren; a beloved aunt, Vera Lantz of Burlington, N.C. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. on April 16, 1991.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 268, District 286, Kenmore, Summit Co., Ohio5
1930Dwelling 124, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 139, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

George Elwood Beamer Jr. b. November 25, 1912, d. July 4, 1984
Marriage*Hilda Marie Poff married George Elwood Beamer Jr. on February 6, 1934 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,7,8,4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maida Poff Horne obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hilda Poff Beamer obituary in the Apr 16, 1991 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the George Elwood Beamer obituary in the Jul 6, 1984 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Allan Lewis Beamer obituary in the Nov 23, 2004 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barry E. Beamer obituary in the Feb 12, 2021 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Michael Beamer obitutary in the Jun 21, 1994 edition.
  17. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the George Steven Beamer obituary.

Edward Harding Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 23, 1921, d. June 14, 1996
FatherOscar Lee Poff1,8 b. August 22, 1893, d. May 19, 1964
MotherMaida Irene Hann1,9,8 b. April 27, 1897, d. April 23, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5568.10 Edward Harding Poff was buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery, 2400 Harrell Road, Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.11 He was born on March 23, 1921 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2,4,5,12,11,7,8 He married Mable Irene Stanley on May 27, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.13 Edward Harding Poff and Mable Irene Stanley were divorced on July 23, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.14 Edward Harding Poff married Mildred Louise Davis on January 24, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Edward Harding Poff died on June 14, 1996 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 75.10,2,12,11,6 He Edward H. Poff, 75, 1210 Apache Circle, Tavares, died Friday, June 14. Mr. Poff was a retired electrician. Born Salem, Va., he moved to Tavares in 1988. He was Protestant. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, Mildred; son, John Edward, LaPlace, La; daughter, Linda Wright, Hermitage, Tenn; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. on June 16, 1996.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 124, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 51, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1939Salesman13
1940Rayon mill spinner3

Family 1

Mable Irene Stanley b. January 5, 1911, d. December 10, 1973
Marriage*Edward Harding Poff married Mable Irene Stanley on May 27, 1939 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.13 
Divorce* Edward Harding Poff and Mable Irene Stanley were divorced on July 23, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.14 

Family 2

Mildred Louise Davis b. August 16, 1918
Marriage*Edward Harding Poff married Mildred Louise Davis on January 24, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Edward H. Poff obituary in the Jun 16, 1996 edition.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maida Poff Horne obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  14. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  15. [S15084] Perry Funeral Home Inc., online www.perryfuneral.net, From the Linda Poff Wright obituary.

Curtis Lee Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

M, b. January 4, 1926, d. March 13, 1996
FatherOscar Lee Poff1,12,6,13,7 b. August 22, 1893, d. May 19, 1964
MotherMaida Irene Hann1,12,6,13,14,7 b. April 27, 1897, d. April 23, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-2272.2 Curtis Lee Poff was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.3,15 He was born on January 4, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,6,7,8,16,9,10,15,11 He married Phyllis Nadine Taliaferro on March 8, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Curtis Lee Poff and Phyllis Nadine Taliaferro were divorced on November 22, 1978 at Citrus Co., Florida.17 Curtis Lee Poff married Virgie Mae Clouse on January 8, 1979 at Citrus Co., Florida.4,5 Curtis Lee Poff died on March 13, 1996 at Citrus Co., Florida, at age 70.2,3,4,8,16,15 He POFF, CURTIS L., 70, of Hernando, died Wednesday (March 13, 1996). Born in Virginia, he came here 27 years ago from Orlando. He was a retired electrical inspector for Citrus County and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4252. Survivors include his wife, Virgie; three sons, Sidney L., Christmas, William D., Orlando, and Larry D., St. Cloud; four stepdaughters, Kelista Sanders, Plant City, and Kelinda Brass, Barbara Wilson and Sonja Dickman, all of Hernando; a brother, Edward, Tavares; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. on March 15, 1996.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 124, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 302, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family 1

Phyllis Nadine Taliaferro b. July 25, 1924, d. April 27, 2018
Marriage*Curtis Lee Poff married Phyllis Nadine Taliaferro on March 8, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Curtis Lee Poff and Phyllis Nadine Taliaferro were divorced on November 22, 1978 at Citrus Co., Florida.17 
Children
  • Sidney Lee Poff4,6
  • William Dee Poff4
  • Larry Dale Poff4,18

Family 2

Virgie Mae Clouse b. May 11, 1928, d. September 4, 2006
Marriage*Curtis Lee Poff married Virgie Mae Clouse on January 8, 1979 at Citrus Co., Florida.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
  4. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Curtis L. Poff obituary in the Mar 15, 1996 edition.
  5. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  10. [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.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar Lee Poff obituary in the May 20, 1964 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maida Poff Horne obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  15. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  16. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  17. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nadine Taliaferro Poff obituary in the May 9, 2018 edition.

Addie Lee Smith1,2,3

F, b. April 15, 1882, d. July 17, 1910
     Addie Lee Smith was buried at Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 15, 1882 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Apr 12, 1883.4,3 She married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on December 23, 1903 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,2 As of December 23, 1903,her married name was Poff.2 Addie Lee Smith died on July 17, 1910 at Virginia at age 28.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 269, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1

Family

George Thomas Poff b. November 16, 1876, d. November 24, 1963
Marriage*Addie Lee Smith married George Thomas Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on December 23, 1903 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  4. [S268] Glenna G. Garner, Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Clarence Vernon Poff1,2

M, b. June 4, 1915, d. June 20, 1916
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff1,2 b. November 16, 1876, d. November 24, 1963
MotherLouvenia Elizabeth "Louvenie" "Lavenia" Wagoner1,2 b. October 18, 1892, d. September 1, 1920
     Clarence Vernon Poff was buried at Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 4, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 He died on June 20, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 1.1,2

Citations

  1. [S268] Glenna G. Garner, Minnix Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mildred Freeda/Freda Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1929, d. February 3, 1931
FatherBrainard Marie Lawrence1,3 b. December 29, 1899, d. September 1, 1933
MotherBertha Gay Clower1,3 b. January 22, 1897, d. May 31, 1980
     Mildred Freeda/Freda Lawrence was born on March 2, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on February 3, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 147, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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.