Thomas Boyd Saul1,2

M, b. September 13, 1896, d. September 3, 1946
     Thomas Boyd Saul was buried at Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Rt. 806, 0.4 miles from Rt. 640, Six Mile Post Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on September 13, 1896 at Virginia.5,6 He married Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow, daughter of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on December 9, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6,2,7 Thomas Boyd Saul died on September 3, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 49.6,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 99, District 163, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 106, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 203, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Cotton mill laborer8
1930Farm laborer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow b. December 3, 1897, d. March 13, 1969
Marriage*Thomas Boyd Saul married Elorza Darthula Jane Furrow, daughter of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on December 9, 1917 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James S. Saul obituary in the Jun 3, 2001 edition.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S7730] Benjamin Wade Cooper Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1618] State, The, From the Thelma Louise Saul Holliman obituary in the Jan 9, 2010 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S1618] State, The, From the Neva Saul Roe obituary in the May 4, 1987 edition.

Frank Edward Mullins1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 1, 1901, d. January 11, 1984
     Frank Edward Mullins was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,6 He was born on October 1, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4,6,7 He married Audrey Mabon "Audra" Furrow, daughter of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on December 23, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,8 Frank Edward Mullins died on January 11, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.4,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 302, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 13, District 120-55, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Railroad shop laborer9
1950Railroad car repairer10

Family

Audrey Mabon "Audra" Furrow b. April 3, 1899, d. October 12, 1982
Marriage*Frank Edward Mullins married Audrey Mabon "Audra" Furrow, daughter of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on December 23, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Mullins obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estelle M. Stump obituary in the Nov 7, 1999 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mattie Eva Martin1,2

F, b. March 26, 1908, d. May 28, 1982
FatherJames Asa Martin3 b. August 18, 1861, d. August 19, 1927
MotherSarah Ellen Keith3 b. August 9, 1867, d. November 28, 1944
     Mattie Eva Martin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 26, 1908 at Virginia.4,2 She married Virgil Henry Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, circa 1926.3,4,5,6 As of circa 1926,her married name was Furrow.4 Mattie Eva Martin died on May 28, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 571, District 1, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Evaland Furrow4
1940Dwelling 260, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 136, District 10-4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia8

Family

Virgil Henry Furrow b. July 24, 1901, d. February 7, 1977
Marriage*Mattie Eva Martin married Virgil Henry Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, circa 1926.3,4,5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
  2. [S2741] Roanoke Co. VA Archives - Mountain View Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Asa Martin obituary in the Jan 19, 1928 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Sampson "Jim" Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 7, 1887, d. January 12, 1963
FatherJohn Hiram Walters Conner6,2,1,3,7,5,8,9 b. July 18, 1852, d. May 31, 1929
MotherSarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings6,1,2,3,7,5,8,9 b. September 5, 1860, d. January 7, 1937
     James Sampson "Jim" Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,11,2,12,5 His Social Security Number was 228-05-3120.13 He was born on June 7, 1887 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,13,1,3,14,5 He married Hattie Vest, daughter of William Henry Jacob "Jacob" Vest and Elsie Jane Argabright, on January 1, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,15,5 James Sampson "Jim" Conner died on January 12, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3,12,5 He James S. Conner 75 died Saturday in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are two sons, Elbert C. Conner, James E. Conner, both of Check; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Kingrea, McComas, WV; Miss Nannie Conner, Pilot; Miss Rosa Conner, Christiansburg; three brothers, Tom Conner, Bluefield, WV; Dock Conner, Princton, WV; Toy Conner, Pilot; seven grandchildren. Burial in Wilson Cemetery. on January 13, 1963.12

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1900Dwelling 134, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 38, District 102, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia17
1930Dwelling 17, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia18
1940Dwelling 162, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia19
1950Dwelling 21, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia20

Occupation

1920Coal mine worker17
1930Dwelling 17, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaProduce huckster18
1940Farm laborer19
1950Farmer20

Family

Hattie Vest b. April 7, 1889, d. June 24, 1960
Marriage*James Sampson "Jim" Conner married Hattie Vest, daughter of William Henry Jacob "Jacob" Vest and Elsie Jane Argabright, on January 1, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,15,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S39] Penny Barlow Saunders, Conner Research Papers of Penny Barlow Saunders.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Noah Dickerson Conner obituary in the May 11, 1961 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Fayette Conner obituary in the Jun 10, 1954 edition.
  10. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James S. Conner obituary in the Jan 13, 1963 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hattie Vest Conner obituary in the Jun 26, 1960 edition.
  16. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  21. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  22. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  23. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle1,2,3

F, b. January 19, 1911, d. January 21, 2007
     Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4,5 She was born on January 19, 1911 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,5 She married Albert Carl Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on June 5, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1,6 As of June 5, 1927,her married name was Furrow. Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle and Albert Carl Furrow were divorced on August 11, 1959 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle died on January 21, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.4,6,5 She Elizabeth Feazelle Furrow, 96, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Friendship Retirement. A native of Franklin County, born January 19, 1911. She was a resident of Roanoke 54 years. She attended Young Elementary School and Ferrum Training School. In her younger years she was the Organist at New Hope United Methodist Church in Franklin County. She was past President and Treasurer of Southwestern LOA Diners Club. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Furrow Matthews; her sons, Albert E. Furrow and Roy H. Furrow; three sons-in-law, Melvin E. Matthews, Eugene H. Thacker and William T. Johnson. Also her parents, Willie and Martha Waldron Feazelle; four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Agnes Furrow Thacker of Hampton, Va., Helen Sue Furrow Johnson of Roanoke; one son, Wayne Furrow and wife, Judy Furrow of Rocky Mount; two daughters-in-law, Excie Furrow and Betty Furrow; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Pauline Furrow, Millie Furrow, Thelma Furrow and Shirley Feazelle. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 23, 2007.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 213, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 54, District 34-3, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Albert Carl Furrow b. June 14, 1907, d. August 1, 1966
Marriage*Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle married Albert Carl Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on June 5, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1,6 
Divorce* Sophronia Elizabeth Feazelle and Albert Carl Furrow were divorced on August 11, 1959 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth Feazelle Furrow obituary in the Jan 23, 2007 edition.
  5. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Ernest Furrow obituary in the Jul 23, 1993 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Hampton Furrow obituary in the May 11, 2005 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jun 12, 2012 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Susie Gertude Lumpkin1,2,3

F, b. July 8, 1913, d. November 11, 1984
     Susie Gertude Lumpkin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-44-6791.6 She was born on July 8, 1913 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,2,3,6 She married Alfred Darrow Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on December 1, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,1,2 As of December 1, 1932,her married name was Furrow.5 Susie Gertude Lumpkin died on November 11, 1984 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 191, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 100, District 34-3, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Alfred Darrow Furrow b. June 14, 1907, d. October 16, 1980
Marriage*Susie Gertude Lumpkin married Alfred Darrow Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on December 1, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Furrow Jarrett obituary in the Sep 26, 2013 edition.
  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. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lena Hazel Furrow1

F, b. October 31, 1904, d. May 4, 1998
FatherClaude Kyrus Furrow2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1 b. January 11, 1880, d. December 15, 1972
MotherJemina Peradine "Dina" Bell2,3,4,5,6,7,1 b. March 30, 1883, d. December 7, 1923
     Her Social Security Number was 226-96-4188.10 Lena Hazel Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on October 31, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,4,1 She married Charles Hampton Custer on February 3, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,1 As of February 3, 1945,her married name was Custer. Lena Hazel Furrow died on May 4, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 93.4,10 She CUSTER, Lena Furrow, 93, of Callaway, died Monday, May 4, 1998 at Eldercare. Born October 31, 1904 she was a daughter of the late Claude K. and Dinah Bell Furrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hampton Custer; four sisters, Lura Bernard, Reba Bernard, Altha Guilliams, and Alma Jones; two brothers, Sherman Furrow and C.H. Furrow. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, James and Martha Custer; one grandson, Charles Custer all of Callaway; two brothers and sisters-in-law, B.L. (Bill) Sr. and Era Furrow, B.W. (Pat) and Evelyn Furrow all of Callaway; sister-in-law and her husband, Eva and Hobard Guilliams of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Monday 7, 1998 at Old Salem Primitive Baptist Church, Floyd, Va. with Elder W. Lane Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Callaway Fire Department, 873 Old Forge Road, Callaway, Va. 24067 or Callaway Rescue Squad, 532 Deyerle Knob Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount is in charge of the arrangements. on May 6, 1998.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 117, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 29, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 76, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 134, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family

Charles Hampton Custer b. April 29, 1904, d. August 2, 1955
Marriage*Lena Hazel Furrow married Charles Hampton Custer on February 3, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,1 
Child
  • James Hampton "Jimmy" Custer4,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Altha Vane Furrow Guilliams obituary in the Oct 20, 1997 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Iris Furrow Jones obituary in the Apr 5, 1998 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Furrow Custer obituary in the May 6, 1998 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buren L. Furrow obituary in the Apr 17, 2005 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lemon Hooker "Dock" Sink1,2,3,4

M, b. May 8, 1909, d. August 2, 1987
     Lemon Hooker "Dock" Sink was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 231-42-0397.6 He was born on May 8, 1909 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,6,5,3,4 He married Nona Alice Furrow, daughter of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on October 8, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,2 Lemon Hooker "Dock" Sink died on August 2, 1987 at age 78.1,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 346, District 34-16, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 65, District 34-14, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Dairy worker8
1950Farmer9

Family

Nona Alice Furrow b. May 23, 1912, d. February 23, 1995
Marriage*Lemon Hooker "Dock" Sink married Nona Alice Furrow, daughter of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on October 8, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3643] Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S710] Minnis Wesley Furrow, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/minniswesleyfurrow.html
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Terry Wythe Sink, Sr., obituary in the Jan 10, 2007 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Naomi Pauline Guilliams1,2

F, b. July 11, 1913, d. July 3, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 579-28-2087.3 Naomi Pauline Guilliams was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on July 11, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.6,2,3 She married Clinton Andrew Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on September 26, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4,6 As of September 26, 1936,her married name was Furrow.6 Naomi Pauline Guilliams died on July 3, 2009 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 95.4,8,3 She Pauline Guilliams Furrow, 95, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, July 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Clinton Furrow, father and mother, Thomas and Mattie Moran Guilliams, sister, Dorothy Foster, brothers, Ale Guilliams, Brent Guilliams and James Guilliams, and granddaughter, Crystal Lynn Moran. Pauline was a loving mother to two children, a son, Thomas Wesley Furrow and wife, Mary Fralin Furrow; daughter, Carol Furrow Moran and husband, Perry Moran; five grandchildren and spouses, Donna and Rob Colvin, Wanda and Mike Kelly, Teresa and Johnny Moore, Michelle and Tim Dudley and Wesley and Tiffany Moran; five great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jacob Dudley, Chad and Katie Snead, Ashley Snead and Taylor Moran; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Bethel and Clyde Foster; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Furrow and Mildred Guilliams; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Bill and Jean Campbell. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Curtis English officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family would like to thank her wonderful friends and caregivers, Beverly and Joe Rutter, Little Josiah and Ashley, CJ Johnson, Carolyn Rakes, Barbara Bradford and Bev Hall. Thanks also to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, especially Karen Tosh, Fran Smith and Chaplain Rick Poland. Thanks for all the family and friends who came to visit. on July 4, 2009.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 177, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 97, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family

Clinton Andrew Furrow b. May 27, 1914, d. December 18, 1993
Marriage*Naomi Pauline Guilliams married Clinton Andrew Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff, on September 26, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4,6 
Children
  • Thomas Wesley Furrow7,4,9,10
  • Carol Jane Furrow7,4,10,6

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Guilliams Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2009 edition.
  5. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clinton Andrew Furrow obituary in the Dec 20, 1993 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Katie Thelma Underwood1,2,3,4

F, b. February 25, 1922, d. September 5, 2020
     Katie Thelma Underwood married Murry Stafford Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff.2,5,3,6 Katie Thelma Underwood was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Furrow.2 She was born on February 25, 1922 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 She died on September 5, 2020 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 98.3 She Thelma U. Furrow, age 98, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at her home. She was born on February 25, 1922, in Callaway, Va. and was preceded in death by her parents, Pled and Myrtle Underwood; her husband of 43 years, Murry Furrow; son, Jimmy Lee Furrow; great-grandson, Scott Cundiff; four sisters; and five brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Kenny) Taylor, Wendy (Robert) Clements; grandchildren, Tena (Mike) Cundiff, Darrell Manning, J.L. (Mary) Furrow, Tracie (Tim) Ayers; great-grandchildren, Josh Cundiff, Michael Cundiff; great-great-grandchildren, Michelle Manning, Christopher Cundiff, Aiden Young; sister, Bevelyne Gibson; lots of nieces and nephews; special adopted daughter, Pam Harman; and special nephew, Danny Jones. She was a very special and loving person to everyone. She worked very hard and was a nursing assistant until she was 86 years old. She loved all her family dearly and will be missed. Graveside services will be held at Franklin Memorial Park. on September 6, 2020.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 64, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family

Murry Stafford Furrow b. May 2, 1921, d. October 3, 1985
Marriage*Katie Thelma Underwood married Murry Stafford Furrow, son of Minnis Wesley Furrow and Louemma Elizabeth Poff.2,5,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma U. Furrow obituary in the Sep 6, 2020 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Murry Stafford Furrow, obituary in the Oct 5, 1985 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobbie Juanita Furrow obituary in the Apr 9, 1998 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Lee Furrow obituary in the Jan 6, 2016 edition.
  10. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Wendy Furrow Clements obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson1,2,3,4

F, b. May 26, 1895, d. January 21, 1983
FatherIsaac Daniel Wilson1,3,4 b. June 3, 1872, d. September 23, 1961
MotherLucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner1,3,4 b. July 8, 1875, d. May 15, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 230-96-3029.5 Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She She preferred to be called Alice and did not like to tell anyone her other name.7 She was born on May 26, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1 She married Morgan Orestes Poff, son of George Isaac Wilson Poff and Callie Amanda Huff, on April 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8 As of April 24, 1913,her married name was Poff. Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson died on January 21, 1983 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 129, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 188, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 71, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 130, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 32, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

Morgan Orestes Poff b. December 22, 1883, d. December 27, 1967
Marriage*Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson married Morgan Orestes Poff, son of George Isaac Wilson Poff and Callie Amanda Huff, on April 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sheldon Maxwell Poff obituary in the Nov 25, 1976 edition.
  13. [S1947] Black Mountain News, From the Inus K. Hudson obituary in the Dec 1, 2009 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

George Isaac Wilson Poff1,2,3

M, b. February 16, 1859, d. June 18, 1935
FatherWilliam Henry Poff4,5,1,2,3,6 b. June 5, 1835, d. January 12, 1908
MotherMary Jane Carr4,5,1,2,3,6 b. August 12, 1834, d. November 29, 1904
     George Isaac Wilson Poff was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6 He was born on February 16, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,6 He married Callie Amanda Huff, daughter of Wilson W. Huff and Mary "Polly" Lawrence, on July 24, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 George Isaac Wilson Poff died on June 18, 1935 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.7,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 450, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 177, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 100, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 249, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 187, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 69, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 110, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son Guy13

Occupation

1880Farmer8
1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12

Family

Callie Amanda Huff b. December, 1854
Marriage*George Isaac Wilson Poff married Callie Amanda Huff, daughter of Wilson W. Huff and Mary "Polly" Lawrence, on July 24, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William E. Poff obituary in the Feb 3, 1928 edition.
  15. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  16. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  17. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  19. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  20. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  21. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  22. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Callie Amanda Huff

F, b. December, 1854
FatherWilson W. Huff1,2 b. circa 1817, d. July 6, 1876
MotherMary "Polly" Lawrence1,2
     Callie Amanda Huff was born in December, 1854 at Virginia.3,2 She married George Isaac Wilson Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on July 24, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of July 24, 1878,her married name was Poff.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 100, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 249, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 187, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 69, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

George Isaac Wilson Poff b. February 16, 1859, d. June 18, 1935
Marriage*Callie Amanda Huff married George Isaac Wilson Poff, son of William Henry Poff and Mary Jane Carr, on July 24, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S450] George S. Jack, History of Roanoke County.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William E. Poff obituary in the Feb 3, 1928 edition.
  11. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  14. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  15. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  16. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  17. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  18. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  19. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Hattie Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. April 7, 1889, d. June 24, 1960
FatherWilliam Henry Jacob "Jacob" Vest5,2,1,3,4 b. January 28, 1865, d. October 31, 1949
MotherElsie Jane Argabright5,1,2,3 b. October 16, 1868, d. February 21, 1930
     Hattie Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,4 She was born on April 7, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,1,3,4 She married James Sampson "Jim" Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings, on January 1, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,8,4 As of January 1, 1920,her married name was Conner. Hattie Vest died on June 24, 1960 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.5,3,8,4 She Mrs. Hattie Vest Conner 71, died Friday at the home of her son Elbert Conner of Check. Other survivors are her husband James S. Conner, one son James D. Conner, one sister Mrs. Walter Conner all of Check and six grandchildren. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery at Check. on June 26, 1960.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 17, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 162, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 21, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Family

James Sampson "Jim" Conner b. June 7, 1887, d. January 12, 1963
Marriage*Hattie Vest married James Sampson "Jim" Conner, son of John Hiram Walters Conner and Sarah Rosabell/Rosabelle "Sally" Iddings, on January 1, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S39] Penny Barlow Saunders, Conner Research Papers of Penny Barlow Saunders.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hattie Vest Conner obituary in the Jun 26, 1960 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Morgan Orestes Poff1,2,3

M, b. December 22, 1883, d. December 27, 1967
FatherGeorge Isaac Wilson Poff2,1,4,5,6,7 b. February 16, 1859, d. June 18, 1935
MotherCallie Amanda Huff1,2,4,5,6,7 b. December, 1854
     His Social Security Number was 228-48-1910.8 Morgan Orestes Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,7 He was born on December 22, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,1,3,6,7 He married Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson, daughter of Isaac Daniel Wilson and Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner, on April 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,7 Morgan Orestes Poff died on December 27, 1967 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.9,7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 249, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 187, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 71, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 130, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 32, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1920Tenant tarmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson b. May 26, 1895, d. January 21, 1983
Marriage*Morgan Orestes Poff married Lydia Alice "Alice" Wilson, daughter of Isaac Daniel Wilson and Lucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner, on April 24, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1947] Black Mountain News, From the Inus K. Hudson obituary in the Dec 1, 2009 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Guy Milton Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. December 2, 1888, d. June 30, 1964
FatherGeorge Isaac Wilson Poff1,2,5,6,7,4 b. February 16, 1859, d. June 18, 1935
MotherCallie Amanda Huff1,2,5,6,7,4 b. December, 1854
     His Social Security Number was 227-36-8847.8 Guy Milton Poff was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,9,4 He was born on December 2, 1888 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,10,7,4 He married Pearl Ada "Pearlie" King, daughter of Thomas Merritt King and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Yates, on June 26, 1910 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3,4 Guy Milton Poff died on June 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.8,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 249, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 190, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother George12
1920Dwelling 105, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 110, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 47, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1910Dairyman12
1920Mail carrier13
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15

Family

Pearl Ada "Pearlie" King b. April 14, 1884, d. April 24, 1962
Marriage*Guy Milton Poff married Pearl Ada "Pearlie" King, daughter of Thomas Merritt King and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Yates, on June 26, 1910 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Hazel Poff Corbin obituary in the Nov 2, 2001 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  10. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lillie Ann Poff1,2,3

F, b. January 1, 1868, d. August 4, 1947
FatherFleming Henry Poff2,1,4,5,3 b. April 28, 1842, d. September 15, 1904
MotherMary Peradine Conner1,2,4,5,3 b. May 22, 1842, d. January 11, 1902
     Lillie Ann Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,7 She was born on January 1, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1867.6,2,3,5,7 She married Samuel William "Will" Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on October 8, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,8 As of October 8, 1903,her married name was Martin. Lillie Ann Poff died on August 4, 1947 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.6,3,7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 62, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 69, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 25, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 33, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 116, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 12, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 157, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

Samuel William "Will" Martin b. February 5, 1846, d. September 14, 1931
Marriage*Lillie Ann Poff married Samuel William "Will" Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on October 8, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S4547] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Dennis Martin obitutary in the Jan 8, 1997 edition.

Samuel William "Will" Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 5, 1846, d. September 14, 1931
FatherWilliam Martin7,8,9,1,2 b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
MotherSarah "Sallie" Harris7,9,1,2 b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
     Samuel William "Will" Martin was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on February 5, 1846 at Patrick Co., Virginia.7,10,2,4 He married Evaline Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, on January 12, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Samuel William "Will" Martin married Lillie Ann Poff, daughter of Fleming Henry Poff and Mary Peradine Conner, on October 8, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 Samuel William "Will" Martin died on September 14, 1931 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.3,4,5,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia9
1860Dwelling 53, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 284, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1880Dwelling 28, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1910Dwelling 33, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1920Dwelling 116, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1930Dwelling 12, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1870Farmer11
1880Farmer12
1910Farmer14
1920Farmer15
1930Farmer16

Family 1

Evaline Cole b. May 4, 1833, d. June 26, 1895
Marriage*Samuel William "Will" Martin married Evaline Cole, daughter of Bird "Byrd" Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, on January 12, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

Lillie Ann Poff b. January 1, 1868, d. August 4, 1947
Marriage*Samuel William "Will" Martin married Lillie Ann Poff, daughter of Fleming Henry Poff and Mary Peradine Conner, on October 8, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S2389] Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/martin.html
  5. [S4547] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
  9. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  11. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  18. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  19. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Dennis Martin obitutary in the Jan 8, 1997 edition.

Glyenver Allen Martin1,2,3

M, b. May 4, 1907, d. July 26, 1973
FatherSamuel William "Will" Martin4,5,6,7,2 b. February 5, 1846, d. September 14, 1931
MotherLillie Ann Poff5,4,7,6,8,2 b. January 1, 1868, d. August 4, 1947
     His Social Security Number was 228-48-8002.9 Glyenver Allen Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,2,11 He CHECK - Glyenver Allen Martin, age 66, died Thursday, July 26, 1973, on his farm. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alda Sisson Martin; two sons, Harlie and Herman Martin, all of Check; one brother, Dennis Martin, Floyd; three grandchldren, Robert Allen Martin, Carol Ann Martin, and Brenda Gail Martin. Burial will follow in the Restvale Cemetery.1 He was born on May 4, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4,2,11,3 He married Aldie Virginia Sisson, daughter of Adolphus D. Sisson and Joanna P. "Annie" Conner, on October 21, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,12,1,11 Glyenver Allen Martin died on July 26, 1973 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.10,1,2,11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 33, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 116, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 12, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 157, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Aldie Virginia Sisson b. September 14, 1912, d. March 19, 1999
Marriage*Glyenver Allen Martin married Aldie Virginia Sisson, daughter of Adolphus D. Sisson and Joanna P. "Annie" Conner, on October 21, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,10,12,1,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glyenver Allen Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  11. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aldie Sisson Martin obituary in the Mar 20, 1999 edition.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harlie Lewis Martin obituary in the May 10, 2003 edition.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Aldie Virginia Sisson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 14, 1912, d. March 19, 1999
FatherAdolphus D. Sisson1,7,3,5,6 b. May 29, 1875, d. June 18, 1948
MotherJoanna P. "Annie" Conner1,7,3,5,6 b. March 3, 1875, d. November 15, 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 225-94-9557.8 Aldie Virginia Sisson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,10,4 She was born on September 14, 1912 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9,4,5,6 She married Glyenver Allen Martin, son of Samuel William "Will" Martin and Lillie Ann Poff, on October 21, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10,11,4 As of October 21, 1931,her married name was Martin. Aldie Virginia Sisson died on March 19, 1999 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.8,10,4 She MARTIN, Aldie Sisson, 86, of Check, departed this life Friday, March 19,1999 at Skyline Nursing Home, Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenver Martin, a son, Herman Martin and two sisters, Sylvia S. Conner and Willie S. Conner. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Harlie and Betty Martin of Check; grandson, Bobby and Vickie Martin of Floyd; two granddaughters, Carol and Jerry Edwards of Check, Brenda and Mark Peterson of Bedford; two great-grandsons, Daniel Edwards and Jonathan Peterson; and three nephews and one niece. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on March 20, 1999.10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 67, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 9, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 157, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Glyenver Allen Martin b. May 4, 1907, d. July 26, 1973
Marriage*Aldie Virginia Sisson married Glyenver Allen Martin, son of Samuel William "Will" Martin and Lillie Ann Poff, on October 21, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10,11,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, 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. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aldie Sisson Martin obituary in the Mar 20, 1999 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glyenver Allen Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harlie Lewis Martin obituary in the May 10, 2003 edition.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman Dennis Martin obituary in an undated edition.

Harlie Lewis Martin1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 9, 1933, d. May 8, 2003
FatherGlyenver Allen Martin8,1,2,9,10,11,12,4 b. May 4, 1907, d. July 26, 1973
MotherAldie Virginia Sisson8,1,2,9,10,11,13,12,4 b. September 14, 1912, d. March 19, 1999
     His Social Security Number was 227-44-7985.14 Harlie Lewis Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He was born on April 9, 1933 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,14,9,10,3,4,5,15,7 He married Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King, daughter of Arvil Seth King and Indie Florence Whitenack, on December 9, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10,16,3 Harlie Lewis Martin died on May 8, 2003 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.2,14,3,5,15,6 He MARTIN, Harlie Lewis, 70, of Check, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2003, at his home. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after 19 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenvar and Aldie Martin; brother, Herman Martin. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bubba) and Vickie Martin; daughter, Carol Martin and special friend, Chuck Rector; grandson, Daniel Edwards; step-granddaughter, Michelle McGinnis and husband Jason; step-great-grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; two nieces and a nephew. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. on May 10, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 157, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King b. April 5, 1940, d. February 13, 2009
Marriage*Harlie Lewis Martin married Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" King, daughter of Arvil Seth King and Indie Florence Whitenack, on December 9, 1960 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,10,16,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harlie Lewis Martin obituary in the May 10, 2003 edition.
  3. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aldie Sisson Martin obituary in the Mar 20, 1999 edition.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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 Glyenver Allen Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman Dennis Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elizabeth King Martin obituary in the Feb 15, 2009 edition.
  17. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Herman Dennis Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. December 18, 1941, d. November 17, 1984
FatherGlyenver Allen Martin5,6,7 b. May 4, 1907, d. July 26, 1973
MotherAldie Virginia Sisson5,6,7,2 b. September 14, 1912, d. March 19, 1999
     Herman Dennis Martin married Geneva Cunningham.2 Herman Dennis Martin was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-54-7931.8 He Herman Dennis Martin, 43, died in a Salem hospital Saturday, November 17, 1984. He is survived by: his wife, Mrs. Geneva C. Martin of Copper Hill; one daughter, Miss Brenda Gail Martin of Roanoke; one step-son, Don Cunningham of Salem; his mother, Mrs. Aldie S. Martin of Check; and one brother, Harlie Martin of Check. Interment was in the Restvale Cemetery.2 He was born on December 18, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,4 He married Gloria Ann Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on November 3, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,10 Herman Dennis Martin and Gloria Ann Agee were divorced on March 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10 Herman Dennis Martin died on November 17, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 42.1,2,4

Family 1

Geneva Cunningham
Marriage*He married Geneva Cunningham.2 

Family 2

Gloria Ann Agee b. September 2, 1942, d. October 17, 2005
Marriage*Herman Dennis Martin married Gloria Ann Agee, daughter of George Lee Agee and Abbie Mary Thompson, on November 3, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,10 
Divorce* Herman Dennis Martin and Gloria Ann Agee were divorced on March 1, 1968 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10 
Child
  • Brenda Gail Martin9,2,3,11

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Herman Dennis Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S1047] Unknown author, Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 17.
  4. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aldie Sisson Martin obituary in the Mar 20, 1999 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harlie Lewis Martin obituary in the May 10, 2003 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glyenver Allen Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Causley Maxey1,2

M, b. March 8, 1874, d. February 19, 1961
FatherWilliam Washington Maxey1,3,4,2 b. December 14, 1844, d. November 7, 1914
MotherVirginia Adaline Conner1,3,2 b. September 2, 1844, d. May 6, 1876
     James Causley Maxey was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,6,2 He was born on March 8, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,6,7,2 He married Luvenia Caladora Martin, daughter of Samuel William "Will" Martin and Evaline Cole, on September 1, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,2 James Causley Maxey died on February 19, 1961 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.5,1,6,2 He James Causley Maxey, 86 died Sunday Feb 19, 1961 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Melvin Goodwin, 623 Apperson Dr., Salem. He was a former resident of Elliston and Floyd Counties. He was born March 8, 1874 in Floyd County to William Washington and Virgina Adeline Conner Maxey. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs Warren McDaniel (Radie) Wytheville; Mrs Wister Prilliman (Evie) Roanoke; two sisters, Miss Lucy Maxey, Floyd; Mrs Pearl Eanes, Howardsville; four brothers, Fred Maxey, Roanoke; John Maxey, Christiansburg; Vernon Maxey and Raymond Maxey (tot) both of Floyd; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. circa February 21, 1961.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 329, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 183, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 104, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 297, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 83, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 79, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 212, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1910Lumber mill engineer10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13
1950Farmer14

Family

Luvenia Caladora Martin b. March 4, 1869, d. February 25, 1955
Marriage*James Causley Maxey married Luvenia Caladora Martin, daughter of Samuel William "Will" Martin and Evaline Cole, on September 1, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From an James Causley Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S267] Ruth G. Hale, Little Hope Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  6. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Luvenia Caladora Martin1,2,3

F, b. March 4, 1869, d. February 25, 1955
FatherSamuel William "Will" Martin1,4,5,3 b. February 5, 1846, d. September 14, 1931
MotherEvaline Cole4,1,5,3 b. May 4, 1833, d. June 26, 1895
     Luvenia Caladora Martin was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7,3 She was born on March 4, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1870.6,7,3 She married James Causley Maxey, son of William Washington Maxey and Virginia Adaline Conner, on September 1, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,3 As of September 1, 1898,her married name was Maxey. Luvenia Caladora Martin died on February 25, 1955 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.6,7,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 284, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 28, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 183, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 104, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 297, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 83, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 79, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 212, District 81-39, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family

James Causley Maxey b. March 8, 1874, d. February 19, 1961
Marriage*Luvenia Caladora Martin married James Causley Maxey, son of William Washington Maxey and Virginia Adaline Conner, on September 1, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S267] Ruth G. Hale, Little Hope Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  7. [S576] Margaret Tynan & Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume I.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From an James Causley Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Maisie Mildred King1,2,3

F, b. June 28, 1898, d. July 26, 1982
FatherThomas Merritt King1,4,5,6,2,7,8,3 b. March 3, 1856, d. December 26, 1928
MotherMartha Ann "Mattie" Yates1,4,5,6,7,2,8,3 b. November 21, 1868, d. February 24, 1951
     Maisie Mildred King was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,3 She was born on June 28, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,2,3 She married Archer Frank "Archie" Cole, son of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on January 11, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,10,3 As of January 11, 1925,her married name was Cole. Maisie Mildred King died on July 26, 1982 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 84.1,9,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 28, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 150, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 133, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 121, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 106, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Archer Frank "Archie" Cole b. May 11, 1899, d. September 18, 1980
Marriage*Maisie Mildred King married Archer Frank "Archie" Cole, son of Jerry Kyle Cole and Mae Inez Sowers, on January 11, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie King Brown obituary in the May 7, 2012 edition.
  9. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Archie Frank Martin obituary in an undated edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edwin Frank Cole obituary in the Jan 29, 2018 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. March 21, 1871, d. June 17, 1955
FatherFleming Henry Poff5,6,7,8,2,4 b. April 28, 1842, d. September 15, 1904
MotherMary Peradine Conner5,6,7,8,2,4 b. May 22, 1842, d. January 11, 1902
     Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,2,10 He was born on March 21, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,7,8,2,10 He married Mary J. Price, daughter of James W. Price and Mary Robert Puckett, on February 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,11 Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff married Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree on February 23, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,2,3,13,4 Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff died on June 17, 1955 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.9,1,2,10 He Samuel Slick Poff, 84 died at his home in the Bent Mountain section, June 17. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Berchie Poff, Bent Mountain; 6 sons, Merryman & William J. both of Copper Hill; Samuel L., Albert H. and Henry M. Poff, all of Bent Mountain; Posey Poff, Baltimore; four daughters, Mrs. C. G. Bohon and Mrs. Perdine Manning, both of Bent Mountain; Mrs. Carl Hylton, Mullins, Wv; Mrs. A. N. Holliday, Roanoke; 26 grandchildren. Funeral was held Sunday at Head of the River Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. on June 18, 1955.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 69, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1900Dwelling 80, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia15
1910Dwelling 298, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1920Dwelling 58, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia17
1930Dwelling 50, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia18
1940Dwelling 165, District 85-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia19
1950Dwelling 119, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia20

Occupation

1900Farmer15
1910Farmer16
1920Farmer17
1930Farmer18
1940Farmer19

Family 1

Mary J. Price b. November, 1877, d. August 1, 1896
Marriage*Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff married Mary J. Price, daughter of James W. Price and Mary Robert Puckett, on February 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,11 
Child

Family 2

Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree b. November 25, 1877, d. May 2, 1969
Marriage*Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff married Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree on February 23, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.12,2,3,13,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Samuel Slick Poff obituary in the Jun 18, 1955 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Slick Poff and Burchie Henry Tyree marriage license announcement Feb 22, 1898 edition.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  8. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Poff Holiday obituary in the Dec 9, 2007 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burchie Tyree Poff obituary in the May 3, 1969 edition.
  14. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  20. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  21. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  22. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  23. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Perdine Poff Manning obituary in the Feb 3, 2012 edition.
  24. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velma Poff Graham Hylton obituary in the Nov 23, 1997 edition.
  25. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  26. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Almeda Poff Bohon obituary in the Nov 19, 2009 edition.
  27. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Poff Holliday obituary in the Dec 9, 2007 edition.
  28. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  29. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  30. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.

Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree1,2,3

F, b. November 25, 1877, d. May 2, 1969
     Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,6,2 She was born on November 25, 1877 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1878.5,6,3 She married Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Mary Peradine Conner, on February 23, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,5,1,2,3 As of February 23, 1898,her married name was Poff.3 Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree died on May 2, 1969 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.4,5,6,2 She BENT MOUNTAIN - Burchie Tyree Poff, 90, widow of Samuel S. Poff, died Friday at her home. Surviving are four sons, Meryman Poff, Henry Poff, Copper Hill, Posey Poff, Rocky Mount, S. L. Poff, Bent Mountain; four daughters, Mrs. C. A. Hylton, Smith Mountain Lake, Mrs. A. N. Holliday, Roanoke, Mrs. Perdine Manning, Mrs. C. G. Bohon, Bent Mountain. The funeral will be at Salem Church, Floyd County, with burial in the church cemetery. on May 3, 1969.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 80, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 298, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 58, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 50, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 165, District 85-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 119, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13

Family

Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff b. March 21, 1871, d. June 17, 1955
Marriage*Birchie Henry "Burchie" Tyree married Samuel Slick "Sam" Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Mary Peradine Conner, on February 23, 1898 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,5,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel Slick Poff and Burchie Henry Tyree marriage license announcement Feb 22, 1898 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burchie Tyree Poff obituary in the May 3, 1969 edition.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Poff Holiday obituary in the Dec 9, 2007 edition.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Perdine Poff Manning obituary in the Feb 3, 2012 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velma Poff Graham Hylton obituary in the Nov 23, 1997 edition.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Almeda Poff Bohon obituary in the Nov 19, 2009 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ada Poff Holliday obituary in the Dec 9, 2007 edition.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  21. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  22. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susie Ethel Wilson1,2

F, b. June 7, 1901, d. March 8, 1973
FatherIsaac Daniel Wilson3,4,5,6 b. June 3, 1872, d. September 23, 1961
MotherLucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner3,4,5,6 b. July 8, 1875, d. May 15, 1950
     Susie Ethel Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,6,8 Her Social Security Number was 227-76-7124.9 She was born on June 7, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,9,8 She married Isaac Eldridge Craighead, son of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,6 As of June 26, 1929,her married name was Craighead. Susie Ethel Wilson died on March 8, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.7,2,6,8 She Mrs. Susie Wilson Craighead, 71, died Thursday, March 8, 1973, in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of Eldridge Craighead. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Sadie Peters, Roanoke, Mrs. Guy Walters, Salem, Mrs. Rheba Cooper, Fort Pierce, Fla; one son, Orville "Jack" Craighead, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Poff, Mrs. Lafayette Poff, both of Copper Hill, Mrs. Annie Conner, Shawsville; one brother, Jim Wilson, Copper Hill; four grandchildren. Burial was in Restvale Cemetery. on March 15, 1973.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 188, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 72, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 133, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Isaac Eldridge Craighead b. October 1, 1895, d. September 15, 1994
Marriage*Susie Ethel Wilson married Isaac Eldridge Craighead, son of William Hayden "Hade" Craghead and Louisa Mary Walton, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Susie Wilson Craighead obituary in the Mar 15, 1973 edition.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arville Jackson Craighead obituary in the Nov 8, 2005 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sadie Peters obituary in the Feb 23, 2021 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.
  15. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

James Laban "Jim" Wilson1,2,3

M, b. June 29, 1906, d. October 8, 1983
FatherIsaac Daniel Wilson1,4,5,2,6,7 b. June 3, 1872, d. September 23, 1961
MotherLucinda Arminda "Minda" Conner1,4,5,2,7 b. July 8, 1875, d. May 15, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 231-42-0916.8 James Laban "Jim" Wilson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,10,11 He was born on June 29, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1905.9,1,2,3,8,10 He married Ethel Lena Ferris, daughter of Joseph Lemuel Ferris and Effie Lee Thomas, on November 29, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,2,11 James Laban "Jim" Wilson died on October 8, 1983 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.9,2,10,11 He COPPER HILL - James (Jim) Laban Wilson, 77, died Saturday night at his home. He was a retired employee of Roanoke College. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Ferris Wilson, Copper Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Church and Mrs. Phyllis Barkheimer, both of Roanoke; two sons, Paul (Pat) Wilson, Daleville; James (Mike) Wilson, Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Ocie Poff, Copper Hill; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on October 10, 1983.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 188, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 72, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 131, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaJames and his wife were enumerated in the household of his father Isaac13
1940Dwelling 40, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farm laborer13
1940Farmer14

Family

Ethel Lena Ferris b. August 7, 1911, d. June 15, 1996
Marriage*James Laban "Jim" Wilson married Ethel Lena Ferris, daughter of Joseph Lemuel Ferris and Effie Lee Thomas, on November 29, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,2,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, 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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Isaac D. Wilson obituary in the Sep 23, 1961 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arminda Conner Wilson obituary in the May 17, 1950 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Laban Wilson obituary in the Oct 10, 1983 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Ferris Wilson obituary in the Jun 16, 1996 edition.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes L. Church obituary in the May 20, 2005 edition.
  16. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer obituary.
  17. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the James W. Wilson obituary.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Paul Layne Wilson obituary.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.