Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Andrew Jackson Milton¹

M, b. March 17, 1852, d. September 30, 1919

Andrew Jackson Milton was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sophia Eugenia Price. Andrew Jackson Milton was born on March 17, 1852.¹ He died on September 30, 1919 at age 67.¹

Family

Sophia Eugenia Price b. September 16, 1855, d. May 24, 1932

Marriage*

He married Sophia Eugenia Price.

Child

Price Pleasant Milton+² b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959

Citations

[S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Sophia Eugenia Price

F, b. September 16, 1855, d. May 24, 1932

Sophia Eugenia Price married Andrew Jackson Milton. Sophia Eugenia Price was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Milton. She was born on September 16, 1855.¹ She died on May 24, 1932 at age 76.¹

Family

Andrew Jackson Milton b. March 17, 1852, d. September 30, 1919

Marriage*

She married Andrew Jackson Milton.

Child

Price Pleasant Milton+² b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959

Citations

[S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Ethel L. Cale^1,2,3

F, b. October 7, 1899, d. March 19, 1971

Ethel L. Cale was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 950 North Center Road, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.³ She was born on October 7, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1890.^4,3 She married Noah Lee Cole, son of Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole and Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham, on June 30, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² As of June 30, 1909,her married name was Cole. Ethel L. Cale died on March 19, 1971 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan, at age 71.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 117, District 154, Buena Vista, Saginaw Co., Michigan

Family

Noah Lee Cole b. October 25, 1874, d. April 8, 1948

Marriage*

Ethel L. Cale married Noah Lee Cole, son of Pleasant Tazwell/Taswell Cole and Nancy Isabelle "Nannie" Wickham, on June 30, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.²

Child

Pauline R. Cole¹ b. May 26, 1913, d. October 28, 1981

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S5731] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

John Steel Switzer¹

M, b. September 16, 1887, d. March 11, 1961

Father

Carey Monroe Switzer² b. June 16, 1858, d. January 19, 1929

Mother

Mary Frances Crawford² b. July 15, 1861, d. November 22, 1945

John Steel Switzer was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 16, 1887 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on January 12, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.² John Steel Switzer died on March 11, 1961 at age 73.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 264, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 13, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 96, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁴
1930		Farm laborer⁵
1940		Farm laborer⁶

Family

Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford b. September 28, 1894, d. April 10, 1977

Marriage*

John Steel Switzer married Naomi Clyde "Neoma" Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on January 12, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Children

Leslie Atkins "Les" Switzer Sr.+^7,5,8,9,10 b. April 25, 1911, d. June 27, 1983
Ralph Clinton Switzer^7,5,8,6 b. March 31, 1914, d. November 11, 1959
Leonard Odell "Frosty" Switzer+^{7,5,11,8,6,12} b. June 13, 1918, d. November 18, 1981
Cecil F. "Shorty" Switzer+^5,8,11,6 b. July 3, 1920, d. June 26, 2003
Robert Ray Switzer+^5,8,11,6 b. November 10, 1922, d. September 14, 1983

Citations

[S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil F. Switzer obituary in the Jun 27, 2003 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Carey Monroe Switzer

M, b. June 16, 1858, d. January 19, 1929

Carey Monroe Switzer was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 16, 1858 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary Frances Crawford on December 7, 1879 at Virginia. Carey Monroe Switzer died on January 19, 1929 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 70.¹

Family

Mary Frances Crawford b. July 15, 1861, d. November 22, 1945

Marriage*

He married Mary Frances Crawford on December 7, 1879 at Virginia.

Children

John Steel Switzer+² b. September 16, 1887, d. March 11, 1961
Silas Switzer+³ b. July 7, 1902, d. January 22, 1982
Paul Switzer^4,5 b. July 7, 1902, d. October 5, 1988

Citations

[S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Frances Crawford

F, b. July 15, 1861, d. November 22, 1945

Mary Frances Crawford was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 15, 1861 at Virginia.¹ She married Carey Monroe Switzer on December 7, 1879 at Virginia. As of December 7, 1879,her married name was Switzer. Mary Frances Crawford died on November 22, 1945 at age 84.¹

Family

Carey Monroe Switzer b. June 16, 1858, d. January 19, 1929

Marriage*

She married Carey Monroe Switzer on December 7, 1879 at Virginia.

Children

John Steel Switzer+² b. September 16, 1887, d. March 11, 1961
Silas Switzer+³ b. July 7, 1902, d. January 22, 1982
Paul Switzer^4,5 b. July 7, 1902, d. October 5, 1988

Citations

[S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mattie R. "Martha" Beard¹

F, b. circa 1849

Father

Anthony Beard¹

Mother

Martha Unknown¹

Mattie R. "Martha" Beard was born circa 1849 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on January 1, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia; Joseph E. Crowder is the name he used on his first marriage license.¹ As of January 1, 1910,her married name was Crowder. Mattie R. "Martha" Beard and Joel Elmore Crowder were divorced before September 13, 1913.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 209, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

Family

Joel Elmore Crowder b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Marriage*

Mattie R. "Martha" Beard married Joel Elmore Crowder, son of George Crowder and Jane Elmore, on January 1, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia; Joseph E. Crowder is the name he used on his first marriage license.¹

Divorce*

Mattie R. "Martha" Beard and Joel Elmore Crowder were divorced before September 13, 1913.³

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Alfred Darrow Furrow^1,2

M, b. June 14, 1907, d. October 16, 1980

Father

Minnis Wesley Furrow^3,4,5,6,7 b. November 29, 1874, d. April 13, 1952

Mother

Louemma Elizabeth Poff^3,4,5,6,7 b. September 8, 1876, d. May 24, 1963

Alfred Darrow Furrow was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,6,9 His Social Security Number was 230-40-7077.¹⁰ He was born on June 14, 1907 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{8,10,6,9,7,11} He married Susie Gertude Lumpkin on December 1, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,13,6 Alfred Darrow Furrow died on October 16, 1980 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,6,9

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 118, District 30, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 115, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 96, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 191, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 100, District 34-3, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1930		Farm laborer⁵
1940		Farmer¹⁴
1950		Farmer¹⁵

Family

Susie Gertude Lumpkin b. July 8, 1913, d. November 11, 1984

Marriage*

Alfred Darrow Furrow married Susie Gertude Lumpkin on December 1, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,13,6

Child

Edith Mae Furrow^13,14,16,15 b. September 18, 1938, d. September 24, 2013

Citations

[S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
[S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Furrow Jarrett obituary in the Sep 26, 2013 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Henry Goode^1,2

M, b. May 1, 1873, d. May 18, 1913

Father

William M. Goode^1,3,4,5,2 b. circa 1837

Mother

Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts^1,3,5,2 b. circa 1841, d. before June 1, 1900

William Henry Goode was buried at Goode Family Graveyard, Craig Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 1, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Virginia Reynolds, daughter of John Landon Reynolds and Mary A. Elizabeth Wright, on February 15, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵ William Henry Goode died on May 18, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 40.^1,2

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 167, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 2, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 7, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

Enumerated without his wife in the household of his brother-in-law James Drewry⁶

Occupation

1900

School teacher⁴

1910

Store salesman⁶

Family

Mary Virginia Reynolds b. July 3, 1876, d. September 27, 1943

Marriage*

William Henry Goode married Mary Virginia Reynolds, daughter of John Landon Reynolds and Mary A. Elizabeth Wright, on February 15, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

Vera Emily "Vee" Goode+¹ b. April 22, 1911, d. January 14, 1972
Willa Marie Goode+¹ b. May 15, 1913, d. October 29, 1975

Citations

[S83] Denice Villnuve Villareal, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Virginia Reynolds¹

F, b. July 3, 1876, d. September 27, 1943

Father

John Landon Reynolds^2,1,3 b. October, 1833, d. March 2, 1914

Mother

Mary A. Elizabeth Wright^2,1,3 b. August, 1836, d. after May 7, 1910

Mary Virginia Reynolds was born on July 3, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.² She married William Henry Goode, son of William M. Goode and Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, on February 15, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 15, 1910,her married name was Goode. As of November 9, 1918,her married name was Lemon.⁴ Mary Virginia Reynolds married Frank J. Lemon on November 9, 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Mary Virginia Reynolds died on September 27, 1943 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 67.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 297, District 741, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 171, District 9, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 19, District 172, Westerville, Franklin Co., Ohio

⁶

Family 1

William Henry Goode b. May 1, 1873, d. May 18, 1913

Marriage*

Mary Virginia Reynolds married William Henry Goode, son of William M. Goode and Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, on February 15, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Vera Emily "Vee" Goode+^2,5 b. April 22, 1911, d. January 14, 1972
Willa Marie Goode+^2,6,5 b. May 15, 1913, d. October 29, 1975

Family 2

Frank J. Lemon b. September 7, 1894

Marriage*

Mary Virginia Reynolds married Frank J. Lemon on November 9, 1918 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S83] Denice Villnuve Villareal, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

John Landon Reynolds¹

M, b. October, 1833, d. March 2, 1914

John Landon Reynolds was born in October, 1833 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary A. Elizabeth Wright on December 3, 1861 at Craig Co., Virginia.² John Landon Reynolds died on March 2, 1914 at age 80.¹

Family

Mary A. Elizabeth Wright b. August, 1836, d. after May 7, 1910

Marriage*

He married Mary A. Elizabeth Wright on December 3, 1861 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

Child

Mary Virginia Reynolds+^3,4,5 b. July 3, 1876, d. September 27, 1943

Citations

[S384] Glenna G. Garner, Unknown Cemeteries of Craig Co., VA.
[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S83] Denice Villnuve Villareal, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary A. Elizabeth Wright

F, b. August, 1836, d. after May 7, 1910

Mary A. Elizabeth Wright was born in August, 1836 at Virginia. She married John Landon Reynolds on December 3, 1861 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of December 3, 1861,her married name was Reynolds. Mary A. Elizabeth Wright died after May 7, 1910.

Family

John Landon Reynolds b. October, 1833, d. March 2, 1914

Marriage*

She married John Landon Reynolds on December 3, 1861 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Child

Mary Virginia Reynolds+^2,3,4 b. July 3, 1876, d. September 27, 1943

Citations

[S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
[S83] Denice Villnuve Villareal, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lorena Lee "Rena" Goode^1,2,3,4

F, b. August 23, 1867, d. March 11, 1945

Father

William M. Goode⁶ b. circa 1837

Mother

Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts^1,5,6 b. circa 1841, d. before June 1, 1900

Lorena Lee "Rena" Goode was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 23, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.^7,5,4,6 As of November 28, 1883,her married name was Bradley.⁵ She married Walter Preston Bradley on November 28, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,6 Lorena Lee "Rena" Goode died on March 11, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^4,6

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 24, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 167, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 163, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 47, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 27, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 212, District 25, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 179, District 119-36, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Walter Preston Bradley b. September 27, 1860, d. April 6, 1918

Marriage*

Lorena Lee "Rena" Goode married Walter Preston Bradley on November 28, 1883 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,6

Children

Stella Eliza Bradley+^7,3,8,5,6 b. August 31, 1884, d. April 2, 1959
Effie Mae Bradley+^7,3,6 b. September 15, 1887, d. February 6, 1924
Amanda Blanche Bradley^{7,3,8,9,10,11} b. February 7, 1890, d. November 13, 1981
Cameron Lee Bradley^7,3,8,9,10,6 b. October 11, 1896, d. February 2, 1984
Janetta O. "Janet" Bradley^3,8,10,6 b. July 20, 1900, d. July 17, 1988
Leona Lorena Bradley+¹² b. January 4, 1909, d. November 9, 1994
Hazel Hester Bradley^8,12 b. circa 1912

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell

F, b. March 30, 1883, d. December 7, 1923

Father

Benjamin Lewis Bell¹ b. March 17, 1840, d. March 27, 1902

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Moran¹ b. May 6, 1844, d. June 21, 1883

Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 30, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Claude Kyrus Furrow, son of Elijah Henry Furrow and Nancy Darthula Conner, on January 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 14, 1904,her married name was Furrow. Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell died on December 7, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 40.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 117, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 29, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Claude Kyrus Furrow b. January 11, 1880, d. December 15, 1972

Marriage*

Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell married Claude Kyrus Furrow, son of Elijah Henry Furrow and Nancy Darthula Conner, on January 14, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Lena Hazel Furrow+^{6,7,8,9,4,5,10} b. October 31, 1904, d. May 4, 1998
Lura Mable Furrow+^8,9,5,4 b. February 4, 1906, d. December 21, 1989
Altha Vane Furrow+^6,8,9,4,5 b. December 17, 1907, d. October 18, 1997
Sherman Alvin Furrow Sr.+^{11,8,9,12,5,13} b. June 11, 1910, d. May 29, 1959
Alma Iris Furrow+^{6,7,8,9,5,14,15} b. August 11, 1912, d. April 4, 1998
Hilda Reba Furrow+^8,9,5,10,15 b. November 17, 1914, d. October 17, 1996
Buren Layne "Bill" Furrow+^{6,7,8,9,5,10,15} b. May 3, 1918, d. April 15, 2005
Buford Wayne "Pat" Furrow+^6,7,8,9,5,16 b. May 3, 1918, d. June 7, 2012
Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow+^8,9,10,13 b. October 11, 1921, d. March 9, 1981

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Altha Vane Furrow Guilliams obituary in the Oct 20, 1997 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Iris Furrow Jones obituary in the Apr 5, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Furrow Custer obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren L. Furrow obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S988] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert and Betty White Wimmer, Jacob Mark Wimmer Antecedents and Descendants.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buford Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jun 9, 2012 edition.

Ethel Blanche Crawford^1,2

F, b. April 22, 1914, d. April 20, 1986

Father

James Harvey Crawford^3,4,1 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938

Mother

Lula Mae Nora Starkes^3,4,1 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922

Ethel Blanche Crawford was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ She married George Broughman.² Her married name was Broughman. Ethel Blanche Crawford was born on April 22, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She married Oakey Schoolfield Slusser, son of Charles Paris Slusser and Sarah Jane Hogan, on April 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 25, 1936,her married name was Slusser. Ethel Blanche Crawford died on April 20, 1986 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 71.

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 70, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 20, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 222, District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁶

Family 1

George Broughman

Marriage*

Ethel Blanche Crawford married George Broughman.²

Family 2

Oakey Schoolfield Slusser b. December 5, 1899, d. September 28, 1957

Marriage*

Ethel Blanche Crawford married Oakey Schoolfield Slusser, son of Charles Paris Slusser and Sarah Jane Hogan, on April 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Sadie Bell Slusser+^6,2,7,8 b. May 24, 1937, d. November 4, 1985
Otho Junior "Bud" Slusser+^6,2,7,8 b. July 28, 1938, d. March 7, 2020
Rosie Virginia Slusser^2,7,8
Lillie May Slusser^2,7,8,9
Earl Victory Slusser+^2,7,9,8 b. October 15, 1944, d. January 13, 2022
William Lomax Slusser^2,7,8
Ethel Louise Slusser^2,7,8
Jean Elizabeth Slusser^2,7,8,9
James Oakey Slusser^2,7,8,9
Charles Edward Slusser Sr.+^2,7,8 b. November 30, 1954, d. January 6, 2015

Citations

[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Slusser, Sr. obituary in the Jan 9, 2015 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Victory Slusser obituary in the Jan 17, 2022 edition.
[S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Otho Junior Slusser obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oakey Schoolfield Slusser^1,2

M, b. December 5, 1899, d. September 28, 1957

Father

Charles Paris Slusser³ b. January 15, 1860, d. March 22, 1942

Mother

Sarah Jane Hogan³ b. April 29, 1867, d. January 9, 1945

Oakey Schoolfield Slusser was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-16-0061.⁵ He was born on December 5, 1899 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 5, 1898.^1,3,5 He married Ethel Blanche Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on April 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 Oakey Schoolfield Slusser died on September 28, 1957 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 57.

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 222, District 12-4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1936

Farrier³

1940

Farm laborer⁶

Family

Ethel Blanche Crawford b. April 22, 1914, d. April 20, 1986

Marriage*

Oakey Schoolfield Slusser married Ethel Blanche Crawford, daughter of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on April 25, 1936 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2

Children

Sadie Bell Slusser+^6,2,7,8 b. May 24, 1937, d. November 4, 1985
Otho Junior "Bud" Slusser+^6,2,7,8 b. July 28, 1938, d. March 7, 2020
Rosie Virginia Slusser^2,7,8
Lillie May Slusser^2,7,8,9
Earl Victory Slusser+^2,7,9,8 b. October 15, 1944, d. January 13, 2022
William Lomax Slusser^2,7,8
Ethel Louise Slusser^2,7,8
Jean Elizabeth Slusser^2,7,8,9
James Oakey Slusser^2,7,8,9
Charles Edward Slusser Sr.+^2,7,8 b. November 30, 1954, d. January 6, 2015

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Slusser, Sr. obituary in the Jan 9, 2015 edition.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earl Victory Slusser obituary in the Jan 17, 2022 edition.
[S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Otho Junior Slusser obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Paris Slusser

M, b. January 15, 1860, d. March 22, 1942

Charles Paris Slusser was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia. He was born on January 15, 1860 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Sarah Jane Hogan on December 26, 1886 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. Charles Paris Slusser died on March 22, 1942 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 82.

Family

Sarah Jane Hogan b. April 29, 1867, d. January 9, 1945

Marriage*

He married Sarah Jane Hogan on December 26, 1886 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.

Child

Oakey Schoolfield Slusser+¹ b. December 5, 1899, d. September 28, 1957

Citations

[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Sarah Jane Hogan

F, b. April 29, 1867, d. January 9, 1945

Sarah Jane Hogan was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia. She was born on April 29, 1867 at Giles Co., Virginia. She married Charles Paris Slusser on December 26, 1886 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. As of December 26, 1886,her married name was Slusser. Sarah Jane Hogan died on January 9, 1945 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 77.

Family

Charles Paris Slusser b. January 15, 1860, d. March 22, 1942

Marriage*

She married Charles Paris Slusser on December 26, 1886 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.

Child

Oakey Schoolfield Slusser+¹ b. December 5, 1899, d. September 28, 1957

Citations

[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Clarence Edward Crawford^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 28, 1898

Father

James Harvey Crawford^1,2,3,4 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938

Mother

Lula Mae Nora Starkes^1,2,3,4 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922

Clarence Edward Crawford was born on March 28, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He married Sarah Broughman, daughter of Graham Broughman and Clara Unknown, on September 18, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 49, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 285, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 70, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 26, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 168, District 12-5, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920		Farm laborer³
1930		Farm laborer⁷
1940		Farm laborer⁸

Family

Sarah Broughman

Marriage*

Clarence Edward Crawford married Sarah Broughman, daughter of Graham Broughman and Clara Unknown, on September 18, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Cora Lee Crawford^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 4, 1902, d. January 18, 1996

Father

James Harvey Crawford^1,2,3 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938

Mother

Lula Mae Nora Starkes^1,2,3 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922

Cora Lee Crawford was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 223-40-0211.⁷ She was born on March 4, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,7,8 As of October 7, 1922,her married name was Lamb.³ She married Hunter Howard Lamb on October 7, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,8 Cora Lee Crawford and Hunter Howard Lamb were divorced on January 11, 1971 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁵ Cora Lee Crawford died on January 18, 1996 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 93.^7,9

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 285, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 70, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 147, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 42, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Hunter Howard Lamb b. April 30, 1902, d. February 20, 1990

Marriage*

Cora Lee Crawford married Hunter Howard Lamb on October 7, 1922 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,8

Divorce*

Cora Lee Crawford and Hunter Howard Lamb were divorced on January 11, 1971 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

Emma Kathleen Lamb+^4,10,11,9,12 b. May 16, 1926, d. August 15, 1990
Howard Herbert Lamb+^{4,10,11,13,14} b. March 21, 1928, d. October 1, 2016
James Harvey Lamb Sr.+^10,11 b. October 27, 1931, d. November 3, 2011
Virginia May/Mae Lamb+^10,11,15,14 b. May 1, 1933, d. April 25, 2003
Helen Lee Lamb^10,11,14
Richard Curtis Lamb+^{10,11,14,16,9} b. March 3, 1937, d. October 16, 1973

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S3227] National Memorial Park, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2587] Kenneth Campbell, "Lamb Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 22, 2011.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the James Harvey Lamb obituary in the Nov 13, 2011 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the E. Kathleen Young obituary.
[S8740] News Leader, The, From the Howard Herbert Lamb obituary in the Oct 1, 2016 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lamb-Seay marriage record.

Matthew Lee "Matt" Crawford^1,2,3

M, b. January 9, 1904, d. June 7, 1983

Father

James Harvey Crawford^4,1 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938

Mother

Lula Mae Nora Starkes^4,1 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922

His Social Security Number was 229-09-3452.⁵ Matthew Lee "Matt" Crawford was buried at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Welcome, Davidson Co., North Carolina.³ He married Amy Hostetter.³ Matthew Lee "Matt" Crawford was born on January 9, 1904 at Virginia.^4,2,5,3 He died on June 7, 1983 at Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^2,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 285, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 70, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 157, District 12-5, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁶

Family

Amy Hostetter b. November 30, 1895, d. April 2, 1976

Marriage*

Matthew Lee "Matt" Crawford married Amy Hostetter.³

Children

Porter Seebert Crawford+⁶ b. October 5, 1926, d. February 13, 2006
Rusalid? B. Crawford⁶
Juanita V. Crawford⁶
Melvin Carlyle Crawford Sr.+⁶ b. July 12, 1932, d. September 10, 1995
Denny Gordon Crawford⁶ b. May 21, 1934, d. July 25, 1998
Raymond Odell Crawford+⁶ b. April 7, 1937, d. January 2, 1998
Peggy E. Crawford⁶
Clara Mae Crawford³ b. July 27, 1941, d. June 10, 1988

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S3863] First Baptist Church Cemetery, Davidson Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Everett DeWitt Crawford^1,2,3,4

M, b. November 2, 1906, d. September 28, 1963

Father

James Harvey Crawford^5,1,6,3 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938

Mother

Lula Mae Nora Starkes^5,1,6,3 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922

His Social Security Number was 229-09-0938.⁷ Everett DeWitt Crawford was buried at Crawford Cemetery, beside Crossroads Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Mary Gladys Gilbert.^8,3 Everett DeWitt Crawford was born on November 2, 1906 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,4 He died on September 28, 1963 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 56.^7,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 285, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 70, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 20, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 97, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer⁶

1940

Farmer⁹

Family

Mary Gladys Gilbert b. July 8, 1912, d. July 18, 1987

Marriage*

Everett DeWitt Crawford married Mary Gladys Gilbert.^8,3

Children

Nancy Crawford^8,10
Larry Lewis Crawford Sr.+^9,8,10,11 b. June 12, 1934, d. October 7, 2020
Dorothy Agnes Crawford+^9,8,12,10,11 b. October 3, 1936, d. May 14, 2015
McDonald DeWitt "Donald" Crawford+^{9,8,13,10,3,12,11} b. December 3, 1938, d. June 25, 1993
Garland Ray Crawford+^8,10,12,11 b. April 19, 1941, d. June 20, 2021
Darrell Eugene Crawford^8,10,11 b. April 29, 1947, d. August 5, 2008
Kathryn Lynn "Kathy" Crawford^8,10,12

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Lewis Crawford, Sr. obituary in the Oct 9, 2020 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9716] Rader Funeral Home, online www.rader-funeralhome.com, From the Dorothy Giles-McCray obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Ray Crawford obituary in the Jun 23, 2021 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford^1,2,3,4

M, b. 1909, d. 1959

Father

James Harvey Crawford^1,2,5 b. February 22, 1872, d. July 17, 1938

Mother

Lula Mae Nora Starkes^1,2,5 b. July 7, 1868, d. October 30, 1922

Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford was buried at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, on Rt. 60 near junction of Rt. 631, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.³ He married Hattie Bell Vest.^3,4 Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford was born in 1909 at Virginia.^1,3 He died in 1959.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 285, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 70, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 20, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 84, District 82-5, Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer⁵

1940

Farm laborer⁶

Family

Hattie Bell Vest b. June 26, 1900, d. January 27, 1986

Marriage*

Ott Mason "Ottie" Crawford married Hattie Bell Vest.^3,4

Children

John Cline Crawford+^4,6 b. February 12, 1931, d. September 28, 1996
James M. Crawford^4,6 b. February 12, 1931, d. July 17, 1964
Cathaline S. Crawford^4,6
Clyde C. Crawford+^4,6 b. November 3, 1935, d. June 19, 2008
Charles W. Crawford^4,6

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1285] Angela M. Ruley (e-mail address), New Monmouth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cline Crawford obituary in the Sep 30, 1996 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 10, 1872, d. March 12, 1950

Father

John Aaron Conner^1,3,5,4 b. November 18, 1845, d. July 6, 1910

Mother

Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest^1,3,5,4 b. March 23, 1850, d. December 18, 1930

Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,4 She was born on June 10, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,3,4 She married Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner, son of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on April 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,3,4 Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner died on March 12, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.^6,7,3,4 She Mrs Melvina Conner, 77 wife of J. F. V. Conner, died March 12, 1950, at her home in the Terry's Fork vicinity. Surviving are the following children; Willard H. Conner, Check; William E. Conner, Basham; Eddie Conner, Pilot, Cledys Conner, Pilot; Mrs. John W. Hall, Shawsville; Mrs. Will Wilson, Check; Mrs. M. K. Caldwell, Roanoke; Mrs. Hix Mitchell, Floyd; Miss Callie M. Conner, Pilot; Mrs. Frank Simpkins, Washington, D. C; one sister, Mrs. Dora Blackwell, Check; and one brother, Alfred Conner, 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral was conducted at the Laurel Creek Church with burial in the Cole Cemetery by Elders Sam Moran and O'Dell Thompson. on March 16, 1950.⁷

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 68, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 174, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 150, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 86, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 57, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 60, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Family

Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner b. May 11, 1871, d. February 12, 1963

Marriage*

Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner married Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner, son of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on April 10, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,7,3,4

Children

Vilena/Violena Melvina Conner+^10,11,15,3,4 b. October 22, 1891, d. November 9, 1960
Martha Alma Conner^10,11,3,16 b. January 6, 1894, d. April 5, 1915
Samuel Aaron Conner³ b. circa 1897, d. before June 13, 1900
Willard Horace Conner+^{7,10,11,12,15,3,4} b. July 25, 1898, d. February 26, 1957
William Ernest Conner+^{7,11,12,15,17,3,4} b. November 4, 1900, d. September 11, 1978
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner+^11,12,15,3,4 b. August 8, 1902, d. January 15, 1978
Lera Amanda "Mandy" Conner+^11,12,3,4 b. November 12, 1904, d. June 23, 1972
Pearl Mazie "Pearlie" Conner+^11,12,18,3,4 b. June 4, 1906, d. June 9, 1965
Ida Ella Conner^11,12,3 b. April 6, 1908, d. September 9, 1998
Eddie Ephram Conner^{7,11,12,13,18,3,4} b. December 27, 1909, d. April 21, 1978
John Cledys Conner+^{7,11,12,13,19,3,14,4} b. December 27, 1909, d. October 6, 1981
Callie Malishia Conner^{7,12,13,3,14,4} b. November 19, 1912, d. December 5, 1976

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Melvina Conner obituary in the Mar 16, 1950 edition.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Martha A. Conner death certificate.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nona Alice Furrow^1,2,3

F, b. May 23, 1912, d. February 23, 1995

Father

Minnis Wesley Furrow^4,5,2 b. November 29, 1874, d. April 13, 1952

Mother

Louemma Elizabeth Poff^4,5,2 b. September 8, 1876, d. May 24, 1963

Nona Alice Furrow was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-02-1618.⁷ She was born on May 23, 1912 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,7 She married Lemon Hooker "Dock" Sink on October 8, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,8,1 As of October 8, 1933,her married name was Sink. Nona Alice Furrow died on February 23, 1995 at Virginia at age 82.^9,6,7,3 She SINK, Nona Furrow, 82, of Ferrum, died Thursday, February 23, 1995. on February 25, 1995.⁹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 115, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 96, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 346, District 34-16, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 65, District 34-14, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Lemon Hooker "Dock" Sink b. May 8, 1909, d. August 2, 1987

Marriage*

Nona Alice Furrow married Lemon Hooker "Dock" Sink on October 8, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,8,1

Children

Terry Wythe Sink Sr.+^{12,13,11,10,2} b. May 4, 1936, d. January 9, 2007
Arthur Odell Sink^12,11

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3643] Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nona Furrow Sink obituary in the Feb 25, 1995 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry Wythe Sink, Sr., obituary in the Jan 10, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.