Mary Katherine Whiting1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1906, d. August 2, 1969
FatherWilliam Mack Whiting2,4 b. April 25, 1874
MotherHattie M. Pendleton2,4 b. circa 1884
     Mary Katherine Whiting was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5 She was born on March 22, 1906 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,2 She married Frank James Tripp, son of Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp and Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, on October 15, 1921 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of October 15, 1921,her married name was Tripp. Mary Katherine Whiting died on August 2, 1969 at age 63.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 175, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 272, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family

Frank James Tripp b. May 14, 1897, d. April 3, 1960
Marriage*Mary Katherine Whiting married Frank James Tripp, son of Francis Henry "Frank" Tripp and Louise Mae "Lena" Craft, on October 15, 1921 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norris Lynn Tripp obituary in the Aug 6, 2006 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lloyd H. Tripp obituary in the Dec 9, 2007 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Everett Tripp obituary in the Aug 1, 2015 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Lee Tripp obituary in the Dec 27, 2016 edition.
  11. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Richard Tripp obituary in the May 29, 1999 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Mack Whiting1

M, b. April 25, 1874
     William Mack Whiting was born on April 25, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Ella Virginia Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on January 26, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 William Mack Whiting married Hattie M. Pendleton circa 1905.4

Family 1

Ella Virginia Craft b. February, 1876, d. April 4, 1926
Marriage*William Mack Whiting married Ella Virginia Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Christina Elizabeth "Bettie" Looney, on January 26, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Family 2

Hattie M. Pendleton b. circa 1884
Marriage*William Mack Whiting married Hattie M. Pendleton circa 1905.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Hattie M. Pendleton

F, b. circa 1884
     Her married name was Whiting. Hattie M. Pendleton was born circa 1884 at Canada.1 She married William Mack Whiting circa 1905.1

Family

William Mack Whiting b. April 25, 1874
Marriage*Hattie M. Pendleton married William Mack Whiting circa 1905.1 
Child

Citations

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

Oren Kyle Fisher1

M, b. July 18, 1902, d. March, 1986
FatherAkey Kyle Fisher1 b. March 14, 1880, d. May 14, 1930
MotherAddie Althenia "Allie" Looney1 b. February 26, 1885, d. September 5, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 719-01-5871.2 Oren Kyle Fisher was born on July 18, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Elsie F. Elmore, daughter of Dabney Marshall Elmore and Emma Susan Via, on January 17, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Oren Kyle Fisher died in March, 1986 at age 83.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 428, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia3

Occupation

1930Steam railroad machinist helper3

Family

Elsie F. Elmore b. September 13, 1904, d. June, 1968
Marriage*Oren Kyle Fisher married Elsie F. Elmore, daughter of Dabney Marshall Elmore and Emma Susan Via, on January 17, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Kenneth Wayne Dowdy1,2,3,4

M, b. September 7, 1954, d. April 13, 1956
FatherWalter Welford Dowdy1,2,4 b. September 5, 1907, d. June 28, 1981
MotherArnie Gay Conner1,2,4 b. October 25, 1912, d. July 24, 1978
     Kenneth Wayne Dowdy was buried at Dowdy Cemetery, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on September 7, 1954 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He died on April 13, 1956 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 1; Drown as a small child.2,4

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S13225] Dowdy Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Lelia Ardelia "Lillie" Gardner1,2,3

F, b. October 18, 1870, d. December 11, 1945
FatherCharles Wesley Gardner4,5,6,1,3 b. February 7, 1844, d. September 25, 1938
MotherEmily Katherine "Emma" "Mima" Poff4,5,6,1,3 b. June 20, 1855, d. April 21, 1935
     Lelia Ardelia "Lillie" Gardner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, off Rt. 221 on a small dirt road between the old Copper Hill post office and H. C. Link & Son Pump Business, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3 She was born on October 18, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Nov 9, 1870.4,7,1,3 She married John Fleming Reed, son of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on July 17, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,7,3 As of July 17, 1892,her married name was Reed. Lelia Ardelia "Lillie" Gardner died on December 11, 1945 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.4,7,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 318, District 28, Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 190, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 121, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 27, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 162, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 2, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farmer10

Family

John Fleming Reed b. July 28, 1850, d. April 28, 1919
Marriage*Lelia Ardelia "Lillie" Gardner married John Fleming Reed, son of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on July 17, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.

William Montgomery "Willie" "Gum" Hale1

M, b. January 11, 1900, d. November 17, 1979
FatherLuther Cecil Hale2 b. May 27, 1869, d. September 17, 1947
MotherMillie Amos Taylor2 b. May 5, 1876, d. September 26, 1959
     William Montgomery "Willie" "Gum" Hale was buried at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 606, Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT US ARMY."3 He was born on January 11, 1900 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 He married Bernice Clara Dudding, daughter of William Arch Dudding and Eula Dell Caldwell, on December 25, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 William Montgomery "Willie" "Gum" Hale died on November 17, 1979 at age 79.

Census Records

1930Dwelling 117, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 153, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1930Rayon mill spinner4
1940Farmer5

Family

Bernice Clara Dudding b. April 18, 1909, d. October 14, 2002
Marriage*William Montgomery "Willie" "Gum" Hale married Bernice Clara Dudding, daughter of William Arch Dudding and Eula Dell Caldwell, on December 25, 1926 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Joy Dean Hale5
  • Larry Rex Hale6,5

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S370] Ruth G. Hale, Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernice Clara Dudding Hale obituary in the Oct 16, 2002 edition.

Luther Cecil Hale1

M, b. May 27, 1869, d. September 17, 1947
     Luther Cecil Hale was buried at Bowan - Francisco Cemetery, Rt. 621, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 27, 1869 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Millie Amos Taylor on January 4, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 Luther Cecil Hale died on September 17, 1947 at age 78.1

Family

Millie Amos Taylor b. May 5, 1876, d. September 26, 1959
Marriage*He married Millie Amos Taylor on January 4, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S360] Ruth G. Hale, Bowan - Francisco Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Lucy Ann Pendleton/Custer1,2,3

F, b. circa 1838
MotherEliza Pendleton1
     Lucy Ann Pendleton/Custer was born circa 1838.1 She married Osburn Wilson Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on September 18, 1860 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of September 18, 1860,her married name was Gray.

Family

Osburn Wilson Gray b. December, 1833, d. June 12, 1902
Marriage*Lucy Ann Pendleton/Custer married Osburn Wilson Gray, son of James Hampton Gray and Rhoda Ella Wilson, on September 18, 1860 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Beverly Merritt, Marriage Records of Franklin County, Virginia 1853 - 1875.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Gray Rigg death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Louisa Dickinson death certificate.
  4. [S59] Edited by Henry Hopkins Transcribed by Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Birth Records 1853 - 1870.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Henry Gray death certificate.

Alvin Lester Conner1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1940, d. October 19, 1940
FatherAlvin Esmond Conner2,4,5,6 b. July 22, 1916, d. May 29, 2002
MotherAttaway Virginia Board2,4,5,6 b. February 7, 1920, d. November 7, 2003
     Alvin Lester Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 He was born on March 18, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,3 He died on October 19, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia; Died of pneumonia.2,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 180, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Nancy Frances Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. August 5, 1941, d. September 4, 2003
FatherAlvin Esmond Conner5,6,7,8,9,3,4 b. July 22, 1916, d. May 29, 2002
MotherAttaway Virginia Board5,6,7,8,9,3,4 b. February 7, 1920, d. November 7, 2003
     Nancy Frances Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,10 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5084.11 She was born on August 5, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,2,10,4 As of July 29, 1961,her married name was Shaver.3 She married Jerry Lee Shaver, son of Cleophas Franklin Shaver and Ruby Aretta Hill, on July 29, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,12,7,3,10 Nancy Frances Conner died on September 4, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.5,11,10,13 She SHAVER, Nancy Conner, 62, of Copper Hill, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2003, in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin E. Conner; son, Stephen L. Shaver; and a brother, Lester Conner. Surviving are her husband, Jerry L. Shaver of Copper Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Teresa Shaver of Shawsville; daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie S. and Robert Janney of Floyd; daughter-in-law, Becky G. Shaver of Christiansburg; mother, Attaway V. Conner of Floyd; grandchildren, Brittany and Brandon Shaver, Lindsey and Austin Janney; step-grandchild, Candice Dickerson. Funeral services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on September 6, 2003.5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 562, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Jerry Lee Shaver
Marriage*Nancy Frances Conner married Jerry Lee Shaver, son of Cleophas Franklin Shaver and Ruby Aretta Hill, on July 29, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,12,7,3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Conner Shaver obituary in the Sep 6, 2003 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Attaway Board Conner obituary in the Nov 9, 2003 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin Esmond Conner obituary in the May 30, 2002 edition.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From and article about death of Nancy Shaver in the Sep 10, 2004 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Stephen Lee Shaver obitutary in the Nov 13, 2001 edition.

Claude Willis Elmore1,2,3

M, b. November 5, 1911, d. August 14, 1990
FatherDabney Marshall Elmore1,4,5,6 b. September 12, 1868, d. September 28, 1929
MotherEmma Susan Via1,2,4,5,6 b. December 3, 1877
     His Social Security Number was 242-07-4094.7 Claude Willis Elmore was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.4,3 He married Effie Macon.4,3 Claude Willis Elmore married Iva Cecil.4 Claude Willis Elmore was born on November 5, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.8,7,4,3 He died on August 14, 1990 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 78.7,8,4,3 He TRINITY - Claude Willis Elmore, 78, of Route 2 died Tuesday at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cumby Mortuary in Archdale. Burial will be in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. He was a native of Craig County, Virginia, and a retired, self-employed construction worker. Surviving are wife, Effie Macon Elmore; son, Kenneth C. Elmore of Albermarle; stepson, the Rev. W.A. Seawell Jr. of Winston-Salem; stepdaughter, Mrs. Sue VanPelt of High Point; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Ware, Mrs. Rachel Wiley, both of High Point; six stepgrandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. today. on August 15, 1990.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 44, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Walter2

Family 1

Effie Macon
Marriage*Claude Willis Elmore married Effie Macon.4,3 

Family 2

Iva Cecil b. January 6, 1912, d. January 12, 1989
Marriage*Claude Willis Elmore married Iva Cecil.4 
Child
  • Kenneth C. Elmore3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Claude Willis Elmore obituary in the Aug 15, 1990 edition.
  4. [S4298] Floral Garden Memorial Park, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S4779] Garrett Funeral Home and Garrett-Hillcrest Cemetery, online http://garrett.tributes.com, From the Mildred Elmore Ware obituary.
  6. [S3705] High Point Enterprise, From the Rachel Wiley obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.

Mildred Delilah Elmore1,2,3

F, b. August 24, 1916, d. January 21, 2007
FatherDabney Marshall Elmore1,3,4 b. September 12, 1868, d. September 28, 1929
MotherEmma Susan Via1,2,3,4 b. December 3, 1877
     Mildred Delilah Elmore was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.3 She Mildred Elmore Ware, 90 of Candler passed away at Mountain Area Hospice on Sunday, January 21, 2007. She was born in Craig County, VA to the late Marshall and Emma Via Elmore on August 24, 1916. She was a member of the Blue Ridge Christian Church of Fletcher and was a longtime member of the Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point. She worked for Melrose Hosiery in the sample department until they closed and then worked for Influential Hosiery, both in High Point, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gordon Ware who passed away in 1992; two brothers, Claude and Walter Elmore; and four sisters, Georgie Ransom, Viola Willis, Edith Bailey, and Elsie Fisher. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Russell and her husband, Barry of Candler, NC and sister, Rachel Wiley of Greensboro, NC. Services will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, January 24th at Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point, NC with the Rev. Allen Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday, January 23rd at Davis Funerals and Cremations in High Point. Burial will be in Floral Gardens Memorial Park in High Point, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Christian Church Building Fund, PO Box 5040, Asheville, NC 28815. Davis Funerals and Cremations of High Point and Garrett Funerals and Cremations of Waynesville are assisting the family.3 She was born on August 24, 1916 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,3 As of November 13, 1948,her married name was Ware.6 She married Fred Gordon Ware Jr. on November 13, 1948 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.6,7,3 Mildred Delilah Elmore died on January 21, 2007 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 90.5,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 44, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Walter2

Family

Fred Gordon Ware Jr. b. April 24, 1916, d. October 8, 1992
Marriage*Mildred Delilah Elmore married Fred Gordon Ware Jr. on November 13, 1948 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.6,7,3 
Child
  • Susan Ware3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4779] Garrett Funeral Home and Garrett-Hillcrest Cemetery, online http://garrett.tributes.com, From the Mildred Elmore Ware obituary.
  4. [S3705] High Point Enterprise, From the Rachel Wiley obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4775] Benson Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1210920/person/24207009609
  7. [S4298] Floral Garden Memorial Park, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com

Rachel Annie Elmore1,2,3

F, b. June 30, 1919, d. May 15, 2011
FatherDabney Marshall Elmore1,4,3 b. September 12, 1868, d. September 28, 1929
MotherEmma Susan Via1,2,4,3 b. December 3, 1877
     Rachel Annie Elmore STOKESDALE - Rachel Wiley, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Stokesdale, NC. She had been in declining health for several years. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point, NC with Pastor Ray Luther officiating. Rachel was born June 30, 1919 in Craig County, Virginia to the late Marshall Elmore and Emma Via Elmore. She lived in the High Point area for over 70 years where she worked for Silver Knit Hosiery and Influential Hosiery. She was a resident of Wesleyan Homes for twenty two years and attended church services there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Wiley, who died in 1978; two brothers, Claude and Walter Elmore; and five sisters, Georgie Ransom, Viola Willis, Edith Bailey, Elsie Fisher and Mildred Ware. Surviving are two daughters, Reta Hayworth and husband Myron Hayworth, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC; and Elaine Campbell and husband Bill Campbell of Summerfield, NC; two grandchildren, Lisa Rees and husband Steve Rees of Rowlett, TX, and Myron Hayworth, III and wife Lisa Hayworth of Mount Pleasant, SC; and three great grandchildren Jessica Rees, Breanna Hayworth and Claire Hayworth. The family extends a special thanks to Countryside Manor Nursing Home for the care and devotion given to Rachel for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point is assisting the family.3 She was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.5 Her married name was Wiley.6 She married Charles Parris Wiley.6,5,3 Rachel Annie Elmore was born on June 30, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.7,3 She died on May 15, 2011 at Stokesdale, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 91.3,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 44, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother Walter2

Family

Charles Parris Wiley b. August 1, 1919, d. June 26, 1978
Marriage*Rachel Annie Elmore married Charles Parris Wiley.6,5,3 
Children
  • Elaine Wiley3
  • Reta Wiley3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3705] High Point Enterprise, From the Rachel Wiley obituary in the May 20, 2011 edition.
  4. [S4779] Garrett Funeral Home and Garrett-Hillcrest Cemetery, online http://garrett.tributes.com, From the Mildred Elmore Ware obituary.
  5. [S4298] Floral Garden Memorial Park, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S4775] Benson Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1210920/person/24207009609
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 17, 1910, d. June 12, 1986
FatherSamuel Looney Caldwell1,2,3,4 b. March 16, 1884, d. February 6, 1958
MotherFannie Demaris Caldwell1,2,3,4 b. December 1, 1886, d. January 22, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 202-01-2112.9 Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.10,3,7 He was born on June 17, 1910 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.10,3,5 He married Mary Lou Floyd on January 4, 1930 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. and Mary Lou Floyd were divorced on February 19, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. married Virginia Mae Sink on August 21, 1938 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,8 Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. died on June 12, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.10,3,7 He Marion L. Caldwell, Sr., age 75, of 6627 Brookfield Road, N.W., died Thursday, June 12, 1986. He was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and was a retired street inspector for the City of Roanoke. He is survived by two sons, Col. Marion Leland Caldwell, Jr., U.S. Army, Omaha, Neb; Gary Smith Caldwell, Elliston; foster son, Norman T. Harvey, Troutville; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Scranton A. (Verla Mae) Forloine and Mrs. Pauline C. Myers, both of Roanoke. Burial will be in Peters Creek Cemetery. on June 13, 1986.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Hollins College, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 348, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 123, District 81-33, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1930College farmer11
1940Post office clerk12
1950Mail clerk13

Family 1

Mary Lou Floyd b. April 11, 1913, d. August 15, 1985
Marriage*Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. married Mary Lou Floyd on January 4, 1930 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. and Mary Lou Floyd were divorced on February 19, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

Virginia Mae Sink b. December 12, 1918, d. September 18, 1983
Marriage*Marion Lelend Caldwell Sr. married Virginia Mae Sink on August 21, 1938 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,8 
Children
  • Gary Smith Caldwell7,8
  • Marion Leland Caldwell Jr.13,7,8

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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marion L. Caldwell, Sr. obituary in the Jun 13, 1986 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Sink Caldwell obituary in the Sep 20, 1983 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S12471] Peters Creek Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Roy Rex Caldwell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 26, 1913, d. January 9, 1933
FatherSamuel Looney Caldwell1,2,3,4,5,6 b. March 16, 1884, d. February 6, 1958
MotherFannie Demaris Caldwell1,2,3,4,5,6 b. December 1, 1886, d. January 22, 1953
     Roy Rex Caldwell was buried at Peters Creek Cemetery, Cove Road, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 He was born on January 26, 1913 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He died on January 9, 1933 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 19.3,4 He Roy Rex Caldwell died Monday morning at the home of his father, near Hollins college, of pneumonia. He was a native of Craig county. Active pallbearers will be George Floyd, Roy Obenchaln, Charlie Boxley, Joe Jamison, John Jamison, Gordon Obenchain, Clyde Hershberger and Marshall Riley. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Caldwell; four sisters, Mrs. L. S. Jarrett, Mrs P. G. Crawford, Mrs. E. L. Leffell and Miss Pauline Caldwell, and a brother, Marion L. Caldwell. on January 10, 1933.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Hollins College, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1930College farmer2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S12471] Peters Creek Cemetery, Roanoke, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Rex Caldwell obituary in the Jan 10, 1933 edition.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Pauline Estelle Caldwell1,2,3,4

F, b. August 9, 1914, d. July 10, 1994
FatherSamuel Looney Caldwell1,2,5,3,4 b. March 16, 1884, d. February 6, 1958
MotherFannie Demaris Caldwell1,2,5,3,4 b. December 1, 1886, d. January 22, 1953
     Her Social Security Number was 224-16-1686.6 Pauline Estelle Caldwell was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,8,4 She was born on August 9, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,7,4 As of September 18, 1937,her married name was Myers.3 She married Emmett Ballard Myers on September 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,4 Pauline Estelle Caldwell died on July 10, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.6,8,4 She MYERS, Pauline Estelle, 79, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 10, 1994. Surviving are her husband, Emment B. Myers; a daughter, Patricia A. Ferguson of Roanoke; grandchildren; Lynn Ferguson of Roanoke, Richard G. and Katha Ferguson of Round Rock, Texas; a sister, Verla Forloine of Houston, Texas. Burial in the Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on July 12, 1994.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 22, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Hollins College, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 318, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 105, District 81-33, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Waitress9

Family

Emmett Ballard Myers b. January 16, 1911, d. June 25, 2002
Marriage*Pauline Estelle Caldwell married Emmett Ballard Myers on September 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Rex Caldwell obituary in the Jan 10, 1933 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Estelle Myers obituary in the Jul 12, 1994 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emmett Ballard Myers obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.

Ballard W. Reynolds1

M, b. June 16, 1866, d. October 5, 1929
     Ballard W. Reynolds was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 16, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 He married Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble on November 10, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 Ballard W. Reynolds died on October 5, 1929 at age 63.1

Family

Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble b. 1864, d. 1915
Marriage*He married Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble on November 10, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble

F, b. 1864, d. 1915
     Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1864 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She married Ballard W. Reynolds on November 10, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of November 10, 1887,her married name was Reynolds. Ann Mariah "Annie" Ruble died in 1915.1

Family

Ballard W. Reynolds b. June 16, 1866, d. October 5, 1929
Marriage*She married Ballard W. Reynolds on November 10, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Cleophas Ezra Conner1,2,3

M, b. September 18, 1918, d. November 7, 1972
FatherGuy Ezra Conner4,5,1,6,7,8,9,2,10,11 b. February 8, 1889, d. September 14, 1980
MotherNellie Frances Poff4,5,1,6,8,9,2,10 b. July 6, 1891, d. October 15, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 230-34-1827.12 Cleophas Ezra Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,7,2,14 He was born on September 18, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,1,2,14,3,10 He married Alvesta Juanita Poff, daughter of William Vance Poff and Paradine Conner, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,15 Cleophas Ezra Conner died on November 7, 1972 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.13,7,2,14 He COPPER HILL - Cleophas E. Conner, 53, died Tuesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Poff Conner; a son, Clyde Conner, at home; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Conner, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Wilford Dowdy, Newport; Mrs. Thomas Nichols, Roanoke; Miss Dessie Conner, Copper Hill; two brothers, Alvin Conner, Bent Mountain; Harlie Conner, Check. Burial in Restvale Cemetery. on November 16, 1972.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 97, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 87, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 17, District 120-53, Roanoke, Virginia16

Occupation

1940Farm laborer9
1950Flour mill worker16

Family

Alvesta Juanita Poff b. August 16, 1925, d. April 19, 2020
Marriage*Cleophas Ezra Conner married Alvesta Juanita Poff, daughter of William Vance Poff and Paradine Conner, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,7,2,15 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cleoplas E. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Viola Aldene Conner Nichols obituary in the Feb 28, 2009 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Edgar Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1971 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  14. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2020 edition.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Laura Louise Craft1

F, b. June 2, 1915, d. February 22, 1994
FatherBenjamin Franklin "Ben" Craft2,1 b. March 18, 1865, d. July 19, 1936
MotherMary Florence Crawford2,1 b. March 28, 1880, d. February 24, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 230-28-1717.3 Laura Louise Craft was buried at Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1075 Dewey Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,4 She married Otho Lee Looney Sr.1,4 Her married name was Looney. Laura Louise Craft was born on June 2, 1915 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 She died on February 22, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.3,1 She MONTVALE - LOONEY, Laura Louise Craft, 78, of Montvale, died Tuesday, February 22, 1994 in a Roanoke Nursing Center. She was born June 2, 1915 in Craig County, daughter of the late Ben Craft and Florence Crawford Craft. She was a member of Montvale United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Otho Lee Looney Sr. and a son, Rucker Price Looney. She is survived by four sons, Otho Lee Looney Jr., Thaxton, Kenneth Arthur Looney and Larry Vincent Looney, both of Montvale, Robert Madison Looney, Bedford; four daughters, Anna May Early, Littleton, CO., Grace Agnes Carter, Montvale, Betty Ann McCurly, Salem, Sandra Kay Overstreet, Stewartsville; a brother, Claude Craft, Roanoke; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. E. Lee Chattin and the Rev. Wayne Hannah officiating. Burial in Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may call anytime at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on February 23, 1994.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family

Otho Lee Looney Sr. b. July 1, 1905, d. February 17, 1969
Marriage*Laura Louise Craft married Otho Lee Looney Sr.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Laura Louise Craft Looney obituary in the Feb 23, 1994 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3869] Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Arthur Looney obituary in the May 17, 2015 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Otha Lee Looney Jr. obituary in the Jul 3, 2016 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Vincent Looney obitutary in the Sep 22, 2009 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Kate Craft1,2,3,4

F, b. August 11, 1918, d. September 9, 1983
FatherBenjamin Franklin "Ben" Craft1,2 b. March 18, 1865, d. July 19, 1936
MotherMary Florence Crawford1,2 b. March 28, 1880, d. February 24, 1937
     Mary Kate Craft was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Murphy.5 She married Charles B. "Charlie" Murphy.5 Mary Kate Craft was born on August 11, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.5 She died on September 9, 1983 at Virginia at age 65.4 She MRS. KATE CRAFT MURPHY, age 65, of 4902 Grandin Road, SW, died Friday. Surviving are one son, Charles Murphy, Oldsmar, Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Judy M. Bond, Roanoke; two grandsons, Ryan Murphy, Trey Shaffer; two granddaughters, Sheri Bond, Tracey Bond; two brothers, Claude Craft, Roanoke; Calvin Craft, Randleman, North Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Looney, Montvale; Mrs. Stella Hannah, Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth L. Teague officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke. on September 11, 1983.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 26, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family

Charles B. "Charlie" Murphy b. July 31, 1917, d. November 17, 2006
Marriage*Mary Kate Craft married Charles B. "Charlie" Murphy.5 
Children
  • Charles Murphy4,6
  • Judy A. Murphy4,6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1300] Steve Taylor, "Stella Carolina Hurst," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 11, 2006.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kate Craft Murphy obituary in the Sep 11, 1983 edition.
  5. [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&
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles B. Murphy obituary in the Nov 18, 2006 edition.

Mary Katheryn Crawford1,2

F, b. June 7, 1910, d. February 23, 2001
FatherLewis Osborn Crawford1 b. November 20, 1886, d. May 2, 1945
MotherOra Craig Craft1 b. September 8, 1887, d. March 15, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-2479.3 Mary Katheryn Crawford was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,2 She was born on June 7, 1910 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 As of September 24, 1932,her married name was Roop. She married George Tullie Roop on September 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 Mary Katheryn Crawford died on February 23, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.3,4,2 She ROOP, Mary Crawford, 90, of Roanoke, went to be with her mother and father on Friday evening, February 23, 2001. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church and was the widow of George Tullie Roop. Surviving are three nieces, Jane Thompson of Tennessee, Judy Pilson of Roanoke and Patsy Price of New Castle. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Sherwood Burial Park, at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. David Walton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on February 25, 2001.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 91, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Rayon mill reeler5

Family

George Tullie Roop b. December 9, 1904, d. July 1, 1986
Marriage*Mary Katheryn Crawford married George Tullie Roop on September 24, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Crawford Roop obituary in the Feb 25, 2001 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thema Marion Crawford1,2

F, b. January 1, 1912, d. March 7, 1984
FatherLewis Osborn Crawford1 b. November 20, 1886, d. May 2, 1945
MotherOra Craig Craft1 b. September 8, 1887, d. March 15, 1969
     Thema Marion Crawford was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on January 1, 1912 at Virginia.1,2 As of June 22, 1929,her married name was Pilson. She married Turner Elbert Pilson on June 22, 1929.2 Thema Marion Crawford died on March 7, 1984 at age 72.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 381, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 90, District 119-34, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Turner Elbert Pilson b. August 7, 1908, d. June 1, 1992
Marriage*Thema Marion Crawford married Turner Elbert Pilson on June 22, 1929.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1046] Rena Worthen (e-mail address), Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Turner E. Pilson obituary in the Jun 2, 1992 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Crawford Roop obituary in the Feb 25, 2001 edition.

Cecil Edward Crawford1,2

M, b. May 19, 1918, d. May 14, 1961
FatherLewis Osborn Crawford3,4,2,5 b. November 20, 1886, d. May 2, 1945
MotherOra Craig Craft3,4,2,5 b. September 8, 1887, d. March 15, 1969
     Cecil Edward Crawford was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 19, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, daughter of Alexander Jackson Caldwell and Ethel Mae Craft, on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 Cecil Edward Crawford died on May 14, 1961 at age 42.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 76, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 8, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 94, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Public school janitor5
1945Farmer2

Family

Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell b. May 26, 1923, d. May 14, 2013
Marriage*Cecil Edward Crawford married Grace Madeline "Maddie" Caldwell, daughter of Alexander Jackson Caldwell and Ethel Mae Craft, on May 12, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 
Child
  • Patricia Gail "Patty" Crawford7,8

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1321] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of John Spencer Craft."
  7. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ida Gladys Adams1

F, b. October 30, 1894, d. April 10, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-1658.2 Ida Gladys Adams was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 30, 1894 at Virginia.2,3 She married Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on January 12, 1916.4,5,6 As of January 12, 1916,her married name was Crawford.5 Ida Gladys Adams died on April 10, 1981 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 86.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 78, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 115, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 84, District 3-14, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Family

Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford b. October 16, 1895, d. September 12, 1964
Marriage*Ida Gladys Adams married Harless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford, son of James Harvey Crawford and Lula Mae Nora Starkes, on January 12, 1916.4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Frances Crawford Smith obituary in the Aug 17, 2010 edition.

Gladys Dare Crawford1,2,3

F, b. December 27, 1917, d. November 14, 1992
FatherHarless Mansfield "Hollis" Crawford1,2,4,5 b. October 16, 1895, d. September 12, 1964
MotherIda Gladys Adams1,2,4,5 b. October 30, 1894, d. April 10, 1981
     Gladys Dare Crawford was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Howard. She married Unknown Howard.4,5,3 Gladys Dare Crawford was born on December 27, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia. She died on November 14, 1992 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 74.3 She Mrs. Gladys Crawford Howard, 74, of Covington died Nov. 14, 1992, at the home of her daughter, Betty Puskar of Morgantown, W.Va., after a short illness She was a member of South Covington Methodist Church and a native of Craig County. Also surviving: sons, Wayne and Paul, both of Covington, Donald B. of Cleveland, William D. of Fairbanks, Alaska; daughters, Janet Austin and Yvonne Lewis, both of Covington; brothers, Kenneth and William Crawford, both of Covington, Clinton and Richard Crawford, both of Roanoke; sister, Mildred Smith of Covington; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. George LaDue officiating. Burial will be in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. on November 16, 1992.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 78, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 115, District 12, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2

Family

Unknown Howard
Marriage*Gladys Dare Crawford married Unknown Howard.4,5,3 
Children
  • Wayne Howard3
  • Paul Howard3
  • Donald B. Howard3
  • William D. Howard3
  • Janet Howard3
  • Yvonne Howard3
  • Betty Howard3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Crawford Howard in the Nov 16, 1992 edition.
  4. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the William Mansfield Crawford obituary in the Oct 16, 2005 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard J. Crawford obituary in the Mar 23, 2006 edition.

Alvesta Juanita Poff1,2

F, b. August 16, 1925, d. April 19, 2020
FatherWilliam Vance Poff1,3,4,5,6 b. June 9, 1898, d. August 24, 1977
MotherParadine Conner1,3,7,4,5,6 b. November 18, 1897, d. January 29, 1991
     Alvesta Juanita Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8 She was born on August 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 She married Cleophas Ezra Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,12,6 As of April 13, 1947,her married name was Conner. Alvesta Juanita Poff died on April 19, 2020 at Virginia at age 94.6,8 She Juanita Poff Conner, 94 of Copper Hill, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophas Conner; and parents, William Vance and Paradine Conner Poff. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde Marvin and Pamela Conner; granddaughters, Vanessa Carter and Charlcy Conner; and great-grandchildren, Nathan (Nate) Patton II, Caroline Patton, and Charlotte Conner. A graveside service will be held at the Restvale Cemetery. on April 21, 2020.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 100, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 86, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 17, District 120-53, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1950Dress company seamstress13

Family

Cleophas Ezra Conner b. September 18, 1918, d. November 7, 1972
Marriage*Alvesta Juanita Poff married Cleophas Ezra Conner, son of Guy Ezra Conner and Nellie Frances Poff, on April 13, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,12,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the William Vance Poff obituary in the Sep 1, 1977 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 2020 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Paradine Conner Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cleoplas E. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.