Elijah Fleshman Whitlock1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
FatherElinos Logan Whitlock1,3,2 b. December 25, 1835, d. March 31, 1917
MotherOctavia Spangler1,2,3 b. February 28, 1837, d. April 14, 1915
     Elijah Fleshman Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 15, 1871 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 He married Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on June 16, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,6 Elijah Fleshman Whitlock died on February 27, 1944 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 72.4

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 235, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina9
1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina10
1940Dwelling 67, District 45-2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Cotton mill weaver9
1920Cotton mill laborer10

Family

Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
Marriage*Elijah Fleshman Whitlock married Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on June 16, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  4. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Whitlock Brown obituary in the Nov 7, 1994 edition.

Charles Otey Conner1,2

M, b. January 11, 1862, d. January 30, 1912
FatherDaniel Otey Conner2,1 b. September 7, 1813, d. January 14, 1897
MotherMartha Emmaline Craghead1,2 b. 1828, d. July 31, 1888
     Charles Otey Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on January 11, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2,1 He married Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner, daughter of William P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr. and Elmira J. Furrow, on October 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Charles Otey Conner died on January 30, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 50.3,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 287, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 92, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8

Family

Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner b. July 9, 1866, d. May 13, 1936
Marriage*Charles Otey Conner married Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner, daughter of William P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr. and Elmira J. Furrow, on October 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Esley Frazier Whitlock1,2

M, b. March 22, 1893, d. August 3, 1982
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock1,3,4,5 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest1,3,4,5 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     Esley Frazier Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 231-52-9040.7 He During WWI he served in France with the Army Wildcat Division. He was born on March 22, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7,6 He married Lessie Mae Witt circa 1925.1,8,9 Esley Frazier Whitlock died on August 3, 1982 at Dillon's Fork Community, Martinsville, Virginia, at age 89.1,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 235, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina4
1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina5
1930Dwelling 102, District 15, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 66, District 45-2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Cotton mill weaver5
1930Postman9
1940Postman10

Family

Lessie Mae Witt b. April 26, 1905, d. April 4, 1989
Marriage*Esley Frazier Whitlock married Lessie Mae Witt circa 1925.1,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Carl Leonard Whitlock obituary in the Dec 2, 2020 edition.
  12. [S4328] Witt Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arthur Lee Whitlock1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 30, 1894, d. October 12, 1948
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock1,2,6,7,5 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest1,2,6,7,5 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     Arthur Lee Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.8,5 He was born on October 30, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4 He married Frances May Radford, daughter of Marion Francis Radford and Nina Elizabeth Thompson, on January 7, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Arthur Lee Whitlock died on October 12, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 53.8,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 235, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina7
1920Dwelling 36, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 175, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 835, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1913Farmer1
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Furniture company worker12

Family

Frances May Radford b. June 14, 1897, d. February 20, 1988
Marriage*Arthur Lee Whitlock married Frances May Radford, daughter of Marion Francis Radford and Nina Elizabeth Thompson, on January 7, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  3. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Ardene Whitlock Lawless obituary in the Feb 20, 2005 edition.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Whitlock Thompson obituary in the Aug 17, 2005 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the James Malcolm Whitlock obituary.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ella M. Whitlock1,2,3

F, b. February 11, 1897, d. December 24, 1923
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock1,4,5,3 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest1,4,5,3 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     Ella M. Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on February 11, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She died on December 24, 1923 at Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 26.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 235, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina4
1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina5

Occupation

1920Cotton mill weaver5

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Fannie Maude Ann Whitlock1,2,3,4

F, b. May 9, 1899, d. April, 1980
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock1,5,3,2,4 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest1,5,3,2,4 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-7937.6 Fannie Maude Ann Whitlock was born on May 9, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 She married Doss Henderson Burch Sr. on February 2, 1918.1,4 As of February 2, 1918,her married name was Burch. Fannie Maude Ann Whitlock died in April, 1980 at age 80.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 235, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina3
1920Dwelling 79, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina2
1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina2
1930Dwelling 180, District 6, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina7
1940Dwelling 968, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia8

Family

Doss Henderson Burch Sr. b. July 2, 1894, d. October 18, 1954
Marriage*Fannie Maude Ann Whitlock married Doss Henderson Burch Sr. on February 2, 1918.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elizabeth Burch Boblett obituary in the Oct 3, 2000 edition.

Octavia Katherine Whitlock1

F, b. June 8, 1901, d. September, 1980
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock2,3,1,4 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest2,3,1 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     Octavia Katherine Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 224-03-5753.6 She was born on June 8, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She died in September, 1980 at age 79.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina2
1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina3
1930Dwelling 136, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 67, District 45-2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1920Cotton mill spinner3
1930Hosery mill laborer7
1940Hosiery mill laborer4

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Bertha Dover Whitlock1,2,3

F, b. May 25, 1905, d. August 7, 1928
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock1,4,2,3 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest1,4,2,3 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     Bertha Dover Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.5 She was born on May 25, 1905 at Virginia.3 She died on August 7, 1928 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 23.5,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina1
1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina4

Occupation

1920Cotton mill spinner4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

William Elions "Willie" Whitlock1,2,3,4

M, b. April 5, 1903, d. September 28, 1992
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock5,6,7,3,8,4 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest5,6,7,3,8,4 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     William Elions "Willie" Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.9,4 His Social Security Number was 224-01-3447.10 He was born on April 5, 1903 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,9,2,3,4 He married Mattie May/Mae Nelson on March 27, 1925 at Henry Co., Virginia.7,4,8 William Elions "Willie" Whitlock died on September 28, 1992 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 89.10,9,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 294, District 154, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina5
1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina6
1930Dwelling 47, District 2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 844, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Furniture factory worker1
1940Furniture company worker11

Family

Mattie May/Mae Nelson b. February 22, 1909, d. June 29, 1976
Marriage*William Elions "Willie" Whitlock married Mattie May/Mae Nelson on March 27, 1925 at Henry Co., Virginia.7,4,8 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Edgar Whitlock1,2

M, b. January 25, 1911, d. July 10, 1988
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock1,3,2 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest1,3,2 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     His Social Security Number was 225-01-3462.4 James Edgar Whitlock was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia. He married Beatrice Marie Martin, daughter of Bennett Martin and Minnie Ada Gunter.1,2 James Edgar Whitlock was born on January 25, 1911 at Red Oak Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 He died on July 10, 1988 at age 77.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina3
1940Dwelling 68, District 45-2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Furniture factory laborer5

Family

Beatrice Marie Martin b. July 9, 1911, d. April 22, 1995
Marriage*James Edgar Whitlock married Beatrice Marie Martin, daughter of Bennett Martin and Minnie Ada Gunter.1,2 
Children
  • Romona Agnes Whitlock1
  • James Larry Whitlock1
  • Gary Lee Whitlock1
  • Ronnie Edgar Whitlock1,5
  • Ena Faye Whitlock1,5
  • Edna Marie Whitlock1,5
  • Doris Katherene Whitlock1

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ethel "Pee Wee" Whitlock1,2

F, b. May 26, 1913, d. November 6, 1994
FatherElijah Fleshman Whitlock1,3,2 b. June 15, 1871, d. February 27, 1944
MotherMary Eliza "Liza" Vest1,3,2 b. July 15, 1873, d. May 31, 1920
     Ethel "Pee Wee" Whitlock was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 224-01-5191.4 She married Jack Brown.1,2,5 Her married name was Brown. Ethel "Pee Wee" Whitlock was born on May 26, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 She died on November 6, 1994 at Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.1,4,2 She BROWN, Ethel Whitlock, ("Pee Wee"), 81, of Route 1, (Robinson Tract Road), Pulaski, Virginia died Sunday morning in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Floyd County on May 26, 1913, and was the daughter of the late Elijah Whitlock and Mary Vest Whitlock. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski. Surviving are husband, Jack Brown, Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Jack Melvin and Bernice G. Brown, Radford; grandson, Michael T. Brown, Radford; one sister-in-law, Irene Brown Painter, Draper; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joel Wright officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Monday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. on November 7, 1994.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 132, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina3
1930Dwelling 136, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 174, District 78-12, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Hosery mill laborer6
1940Hosiery mill topper7

Family

Jack Brown b. February 25, 1915, d. February 11, 1998
Marriage*Ethel "Pee Wee" Whitlock married Jack Brown.1,2,5 
Child
  • Jack Melvin Brown1,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Whitlock Brown obituary in the Nov 7, 1994 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Brown obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 9, 1866, d. May 13, 1936
FatherWilliam P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr.2,1,3,5,4 b. February 28, 1824, d. January 19, 1906
MotherElmira J. Furrow1,2,3,5,4 b. August 26, 1838, d. October 21, 1910
     Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner 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 July 9, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,4 She married Charles Otey Conner, son of Daniel Otey Conner and Martha Emmaline Craghead, on October 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner died on May 13, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 236, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 381, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 287, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 92, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 160, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 107, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farmer11
1930Farm overseer12

Family

Charles Otey Conner b. January 11, 1862, d. January 30, 1912
Marriage*Sarah Amanda "Mandy" Conner married Charles Otey Conner, son of Daniel Otey Conner and Martha Emmaline Craghead, on October 23, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lessie Mae Witt1,2

F, b. April 26, 1905, d. April 4, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-5571.3 Lessie Mae Witt was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.4 She was born on April 26, 1905 at Virginia.3,4 She married Esley Frazier Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, circa 1925.1,2,5 As of circa 1925,her married name was Whitlock.5 Lessie Mae Witt died on April 4, 1989 at age 83.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 102, District 15, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 66, District 45-2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia6

Family

Esley Frazier Whitlock b. March 22, 1893, d. August 3, 1982
Marriage*Lessie Mae Witt married Esley Frazier Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, circa 1925.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Carl Leonard Whitlock obituary in the Dec 2, 2020 edition.
  8. [S4328] Witt Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Frances May Radford1,2,3

F, b. June 14, 1897, d. February 20, 1988
FatherMarion Francis Radford1,3 b. May 2, 1867, d. December 21, 1932
MotherNina Elizabeth Thompson3 b. March 8, 1870, d. August 3, 1909
     Frances May Radford was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 14, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Arthur Lee Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, on January 7, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of January 7, 1913,her married name was Whitlock. Frances May Radford died on February 20, 1988 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 90.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 36, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 175, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 835, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia6

Family

Arthur Lee Whitlock b. October 30, 1894, d. October 12, 1948
Marriage*Frances May Radford married Arthur Lee Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, on January 7, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Mary Whitlock Thompson obituary in the Aug 17, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  8. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Ardene Whitlock Lawless obituary in the Feb 20, 2005 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the James Malcolm Whitlock obituary.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Doss Henderson Burch Sr.1,2

M, b. July 2, 1894, d. October 18, 1954
     Doss Henderson Burch Sr. was born on July 2, 1894 at Orange Co., North Carolina.2 He married Fannie Maude Ann Whitlock, daughter of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, on February 2, 1918.1,3 Doss Henderson Burch Sr. died on October 18, 1954 at age 60.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 201, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina4
1930Dwelling 180, District 6, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina5
1940Dwelling 968, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Cotton mill smasher4
1930Cotton mill worker5
1940Farmer6

Family

Fannie Maude Ann Whitlock b. May 9, 1899, d. April, 1980
Marriage*Doss Henderson Burch Sr. married Fannie Maude Ann Whitlock, daughter of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, on February 2, 1918.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elizabeth Burch Boblett obituary in the Oct 3, 2000 edition.

Mattie May/Mae Nelson1,2

F, b. February 22, 1909, d. June 29, 1976
     Mattie May/Mae Nelson was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.3,2 Her Social Security Number was 230-30-6923.4 She was born on February 22, 1909 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3,2,4,5 She married William Elions "Willie" Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, on March 27, 1925 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2,5 As of March 27, 1925,her married name was Whitlock.5 Mattie May/Mae Nelson died on June 29, 1976 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 47, District 2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 844, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940General store propriator7

Family

William Elions "Willie" Whitlock b. April 5, 1903, d. September 28, 1992
Marriage*Mattie May/Mae Nelson married William Elions "Willie" Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest, on March 27, 1925 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3363] Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Beatrice Marie Martin1

F, b. July 9, 1911, d. April 22, 1995
FatherBennett Martin1
MotherMinnie Ada Gunter1
     Beatrice Marie Martin married James Edgar Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 227-16-7804.3 Beatrice Marie Martin was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Whitlock. She was born on July 9, 1911 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3,1 She died on April 22, 1995 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 83.3,4 She WHITLOCK, Beatrice M., 83, of Fieldale, died Saturday, April 22, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Old Center Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service. on April 24, 1995.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 68, District 45-2, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia5

Family

James Edgar Whitlock b. January 25, 1911, d. July 10, 1988
Marriage*Beatrice Marie Martin married James Edgar Whitlock, son of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest.1,2 
Children
  • Romona Agnes Whitlock1
  • James Larry Whitlock1
  • Gary Lee Whitlock1
  • Ronnie Edgar Whitlock1,5
  • Ena Faye Whitlock1,5
  • Edna Marie Whitlock1,5
  • Doris Katherene Whitlock1

Citations

  1. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice M. Whitlock obituary in the Apr 24, 1995 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jack Brown1,2,3,4

M, b. February 25, 1915, d. February 11, 1998
     Jack Brown married Ethel "Pee Wee" Whitlock, daughter of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest.1,2,4 Jack Brown was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 228-07-2954.5 He was born on February 25, 1915 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.5,4 He died on February 11, 1998 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 82.5,4 He BROWN, Jack , 82, of Route 1 (Robinson Tract Road), Pulaski, died Wednesday, February 11, 1998, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Dublin on February 25, 1 915, and was the son of the late Malcolm W. Brown and Mary Burton Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Whitlock (PeeWee) Brown; and by two brothers, Lewis Brown and Curtis Brown. He was a retired pipe fitter from Local 491 in Roanoke. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jack Melvin and Bernice Brown, Radford; sister, Irene Painter, Draper; brother, Maurice W. Brown, New Orleans, La; grandson and wife, Michael and Teresa Brown, Collinsville. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Coffey officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski. on February 13, 1998.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 174, District 78-12, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill knitter3

Family

Ethel "Pee Wee" Whitlock b. May 26, 1913, d. November 6, 1994
Marriage*Jack Brown married Ethel "Pee Wee" Whitlock, daughter of Elijah Fleshman Whitlock and Mary Eliza "Liza" Vest.1,2,4 
Child
  • Jack Melvin Brown1,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Whitlock Brown obituary in the Nov 7, 1994 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jack Brown obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Miranda Ann Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. June 30, 1875, d. April 20, 1955
FatherWilliam F. Vest2,1,3,4 b. November 5, 1844, d. March 31, 1929
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner1,2,3,4 b. November 7, 1847, d. September 19, 1887
     Miranda Ann Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,4 She was born on June 30, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,4 She married Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest, son of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on December 25, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Miranda Ann Vest died on April 20, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.5,6,1,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 193, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 27, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 135, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 256, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 182, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 52, District 61-18, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Family

Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest b. August 26, 1872, d. March 25, 1958
Marriage*Miranda Ann Vest married Doctor Elisha "Dock" Vest, son of Jacob H. Vest and Mary Jane Shockey, on December 25, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Versie Eugenia Vest Gearheart obituary in the Mar 29, 2003 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Vest Shelor obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.

James Nathan Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 16, 1879, d. December 25, 1964
FatherWilliam F. Vest2,6,7,8 b. November 5, 1844, d. March 31, 1929
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner2,6,8 b. November 7, 1847, d. September 19, 1887
     James Nathan Vest was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,8 He was born on June 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,2,8 He married Stella Nancy Whitenack, daughter of Jonathan A. Whitenack and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3,8 James Nathan Vest died on December 25, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.1,3,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 193, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 26, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 160, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 139, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 2, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 434, District 81-15, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13
1940Gasoline station dealer5

Family

Stella Nancy Whitenack b. April 1, 1883, d. October 17, 1961
Marriage*James Nathan Vest married Stella Nancy Whitenack, daughter of Jonathan A. Whitenack and Sarah Ann "Sallie" Vest, on January 3, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,9,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the infant Vest death certificate.

Robert Lee Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 13, 1885, d. October 13, 1943
FatherWilliam F. Vest4,3,7,6 b. November 5, 1844, d. March 31, 1929
MotherElizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner3,4,6 b. November 7, 1847, d. September 19, 1887
     Robert Lee Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 He was born on May 13, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3,5,6 He married Lucy Byer Muncy, daughter of Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy and LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner, on January 5, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,3,6 Robert Lee Vest died on October 13, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.1,2,3,6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 26, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 162, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 63, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 111, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Carpenter11
1930Sawmill laborer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Lucy Byer Muncy b. November 25, 1879, d. December 5, 1959
Marriage*Robert Lee Vest married Lucy Byer Muncy, daughter of Jubal Henry Lee "Lee" Muncy and LeRena Demeris "Irena" Conner, on January 5, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,8,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vida Vest Adkins obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Fountain G. Kingrea1,2

M, b. July, 1856
FatherAnderson J. Kingrea2,1 b. May, 1827
MotherMary L. "Letshia" Wingfield1,2 b. circa 1829, d. April 4, 1886
     Fountain G. Kingrea was born in July, 1856 at Virginia.3 He married Sarah Cuzzie Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on December 4, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 33, District 35, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 5, District 153, Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina5
1920Dwelling 185, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1920Farm laborer6

Family

Sarah Cuzzie Vest b. October, 1868, d. before January 20, 1920
Marriage*Fountain G. Kingrea married Sarah Cuzzie Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on December 4, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

James Preston Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 22, 1864, d. February 17, 1949
FatherDaniel Otey Conner4,3,5 b. September 7, 1813, d. January 14, 1897
MotherMartha Emmaline Craghead3,4,5 b. 1828, d. July 31, 1888
     James Preston Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 22, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, daughter of Charles Mabry Holt and Amanda Peradine Furrow, on February 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,5 James Preston Conner died on February 17, 1949 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.1,3,5

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 285, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 121, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 152, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 113, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 124, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Flora Palace/Palestine Holt b. July 14, 1873, d. June 9, 1953
Marriage*James Preston Conner married Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, daughter of Charles Mabry Holt and Amanda Peradine Furrow, on February 16, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Anderson J. Kingrea1

M, b. May, 1827
FatherAbraham Kingrea2,1 b. March 18, 1793, d. April 19, 1881
MotherSarah "Sally" Sullender2,1 b. circa 1802, d. July 16, 1885
     Anderson J. Kingrea was born in May, 1827 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He married Mary L. "Letshia" Wingfield on June 30, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 33, District 35, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son Fountain3

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3

Family

Mary L. "Letshia" Wingfield b. circa 1829, d. April 4, 1886
Marriage*Anderson J. Kingrea married Mary L. "Letshia" Wingfield on June 30, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Mary L. "Letshia" Wingfield

F, b. circa 1829, d. April 4, 1886
     Mary L. "Letshia" Wingfield Died of fever. She was born circa 1829 at Virginia. She married Anderson J. Kingrea, son of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on June 30, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 30, 1855,her married name was Kingrea. Mary L. "Letshia" Wingfield died on April 4, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Anderson J. Kingrea b. May, 1827
Marriage*She married Anderson J. Kingrea, son of Abraham Kingrea and Sarah "Sally" Sullender, on June 30, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Myrtle Mabel Kingrea1,2

F, b. September, 1895, d. before April 15, 1910
FatherFountain G. Kingrea1,2 b. July, 1856
MotherSarah Cuzzie Vest1,2 b. October, 1868, d. before January 20, 1920
     Myrtle Mabel Kingrea was born in September, 1895 at Virginia.2 She died before April 15, 1910; In the 1910 Census her mother lited her only child as not living.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 33, District 35, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Percy Jacob Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. March 4, 1893, d. October 25, 1980
FatherSolomon L. Lawrence1 b. September 16, 1855, d. August 20, 1929
MotherEster Ada Board1 b. April 1, 1861, d. March 9, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 223-48-2262.4 Percy Jacob Lawrence was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pvt. U.S. Army WWI."5 He was born on March 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 4, 1892.5,4,1,2,3 He married Locie Eugenia Vest, daughter of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on December 24, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 Percy Jacob Lawrence died on October 25, 1980 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.5,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 233, District 161, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 192, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 211, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Coal mine laborer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Locie Eugenia Vest b. May 21, 1894, d. July 30, 1998
Marriage*Percy Jacob Lawrence married Locie Eugenia Vest, daughter of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on December 24, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Locie Vest Lawrence obituary in the Jul 31, 1998 edition.
  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.

Sallie Ollie Jane Hoback1,2

F, b. November 29, 1904, d. December 20, 1980
FatherJacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback1,2 b. November 6, 1875, d. April 20, 1961
MotherJulie Ann Bower1,2 b. April 5, 1878, d. June 26, 1944
     Her Social Security Number was 225-64-8843.3 Sallie Ollie Jane Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on November 29, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Jasper Wiley Vest, son of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on April 3, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 As of April 3, 1927,her married name was Vest. Sallie Ollie Jane Hoback died on December 20, 1980 at age 76.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 3, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 16, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Jasper Wiley Vest b. October 19, 1905, d. June 17, 1973
Marriage*Sallie Ollie Jane Hoback married Jasper Wiley Vest, son of Samuel Aaron Vest and Helen Bond Whitenack, on April 3, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 
Child
  • Katherine Lucille Vest9,2,6,8

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jasper Wiley Vest obituary in an unknown edition.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback1,2,3

M, b. November 6, 1875, d. April 20, 1961
FatherChristian Marion Hoback4 b. October 30, 1843, d. June 10, 1891
MotherChristina Smith4 b. January 17, 1839, d. October 24, 1908
     Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on November 6, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3 He married Julie Ann Bower on December 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback died on April 20, 1961 at age 85.1,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Julie Ann Bower b. April 5, 1878, d. June 26, 1944
Marriage*Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback married Julie Ann Bower on December 26, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.