Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Lula Conner Lawrence^1,2

F, b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928

Father

John William Lawrence^1,3,4,5,6 b. April 2, 1866, d. September 24, 1945

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner^3,1,4,5,6 b. August 25, 1870, d. February 5, 1930

Lula Conner Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on October 2, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,6 She married James Eli Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on July 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of July 4, 1910,her married name was Sisson. Lula Conner Lawrence died on July 29, 1928 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 34.^9,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 160, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 23, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

James Eli Sisson b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921

Marriage*

Lula Conner Lawrence married James Eli Sisson, son of John Henry Sisson and Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board, on July 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1

Children

Emma Gladys Sisson+^{11,12,1,10,13,14,15} b. June 11, 1911, d. December 13, 2004
Carlos Sisson^8,1 b. 1912, d. 1913
Nina Frances Sisson+^{11,12,16,1,10,13} b. September 16, 1914, d. November 29, 2009
Oliver Sisson^17,8,1,6 b. April 29, 1916, d. July 19, 1919
Alabama "Allie" Sisson+^{17,11,12,1,10,18} b. January 11, 1918, d. April 18, 2013
Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr.+^{17,11,1,10,13,18,14,6,19} b. December 25, 1919, d. December 25, 1990

Citations

[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

James Eli Sisson^1,2

M, b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921

Father

John Henry Sisson^3,1 b. May 25, 1849, d. September 26, 1918

Mother

Virginia Catherine "Ginny" Board^1,3 b. September 30, 1857, d. October 30, 1920

James Eli Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 3, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WI Draft Registration card James listed his birth date as May 3, 1881.^5,3,1,2 He married Lula Conner Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on July 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 James Eli Sisson died on August 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 38.^4,5,6

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920

Farmer⁸

Family

Lula Conner Lawrence b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928

Marriage*

James Eli Sisson married Lula Conner Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on July 4, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Emma Gladys Sisson+^{9,10,3,8,11,12,13} b. June 11, 1911, d. December 13, 2004
Carlos Sisson^5,3 b. 1912, d. 1913
Nina Frances Sisson+^{9,10,14,3,8,11} b. September 16, 1914, d. November 29, 2009
Oliver Sisson^15,5,3,6,16 b. April 29, 1916, d. July 19, 1919
Alabama "Allie" Sisson+^{15,9,10,3,8,17} b. January 11, 1918, d. April 18, 2013
Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr.+^{15,9,3,8,11,17,12,16,18} b. December 25, 1919, d. December 25, 1990

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

S. Curtis Hall^1,2,3

M, b. May 7, 1894, d. October 6, 1922

Father

Doctor R. "Dock" Hall^4,2,5,6,3 b. July 18, 1855, d. May 16, 1941

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Prillaman^4,7,2,5,6,3 b. January 17, 1860, d. February 22, 1939

S. Curtis Hall was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He He enlisted in the U.S. Army Sep 21, 1917 and served with American Expeditionary Force in France and Germany from Mar 29, 1918 until Aug 23, 1919 in the Third Division 38 Infantry. He suffed from being gassed in the war. He received a Diploma from the Sweeney Automobile School, Kansas City, Missouri on Nov 21, 1919, along with Albert Franklin King and Benjamin Schuyler King.⁸ He was born on May 7, 1894 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9 He died on October 6, 1922 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 28.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 101, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 164, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1143] David Shank, Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Sarah Elizabeth Prillaman Hall obituary in an undated edition.
[S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.

Charles Warfield "Charley" Iddings^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 7, 1867, d. January 8, 1919

Father

James David Iddings^1,2,3,6,7,8 b. May 10, 1842, d. April 9, 1903

Mother

Rebecca Sumner^1,2,3,6,7,8 b. December 28, 1837, d. December 18, 1913

Charles Warfield "Charley" Iddings was buried at Saar Cemetery on a knoll, later reinterred in Hillcrest Burial Park, 1005 Reiten Road, Kent, King Co., Washington.^4,5 He was born on February 7, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 He married Mary Monaghan on April 20, 1906 at O'Brien, King Co., Washington.⁹ Charles Warfield "Charley" Iddings died on January 8, 1919 at Springbrook, King Co., Washington, at age 51.^10,7,8 He The funeral of Chas. W. Iddings, who died at his home in Sunnyhill on Wednesday, January 8, was held from the Chittenden chapel Saturday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of people. Deceased had been a resident of Sunnyhill for the past twenty-eight years and was well known throughout the county. He was a Southerner by birth, having been born in Virginia fifty-one years ago. Interment was made in the Kent cemetery. on January 16, 1919.¹⁰

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 110, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 258, District 25, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 77, District 77, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

1910

Dwelling 58, District 54, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

¹¹

Occupation

1900

Day laborer³

1910

Logging company engineer¹¹

Family

Mary Monaghan b. circa 1854, d. April 30, 1913

Marriage*

Charles Warfield "Charley" Iddings married Mary Monaghan on April 20, 1906 at O'Brien, King Co., Washington.⁹

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S556] Tammy Phillips, Saar Cemetery, King Co., Washington.
[S2677] Hillcrest Burial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=73646622&CRid=1201839&df=all&
[S4075] Kent Journal, The, From the Rebecca Sumner Iddings obituary in the Dec 25, 1913 edition.
[S12350] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960.
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
[S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
[S4075] Kent Journal, The, From the Charles W. Iddings obituary in the Jan 6, 1919 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Taylor William Iddings^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 1, 1869, d. November 5, 1950

Father

James David Iddings^1,6,7,8,9,5 b. May 10, 1842, d. April 9, 1903

Mother

Rebecca Sumner^1,6,7,8,9,5 b. December 28, 1837, d. December 18, 1913

Taylor William Iddings was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, King Co., Washington.¹⁰ He was born on October 1, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,10 He married Myrtis Lillian Cryner on November 20, 1901 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^12,9 Taylor William Iddings married Florence Manthey on September 12, 1908 at Renton, King Co., Washington.⁹ Taylor William Iddings married Temperance Anna "Annie" Baker on September 19, 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^10,4,9 Taylor William Iddings married Susanna Brown on October 28, 1933 at Kent, King Co., Washington.⁹ Taylor William Iddings died on November 5, 1950 at Kent, King Co., Washington, at age 81.^13,10,5

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 110, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 258, District 25, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 77, District 77, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

⁷

1910

Dwelling 42, District 54, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

Enumerated as divorced²

1920

Dwelling 74, District 61, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

¹⁴

1930

Dwelling 104, District 369, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

¹⁵

1940

Dwelling 219, District 17-186, Springbrook, King Co., Washington

¹⁶

Occupation

1900		Day laborer⁷
1910		Dairy and fruit farmer²
1920		Fruit and dairy farmer¹⁴
1930		Farmer¹⁵
1940		Farmer¹⁶

Family 1

Myrtis Lillian Cryner b. January 15, 1875, d. September 13, 1907

Marriage*

Taylor William Iddings married Myrtis Lillian Cryner on November 20, 1901 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^12,9

Family 2

Florence Manthey

Marriage*

Taylor William Iddings married Florence Manthey on September 12, 1908 at Renton, King Co., Washington.⁹

Family 3

Temperance Anna "Annie" Baker b. January 29, 1874, d. June 4, 1930

Marriage*

Taylor William Iddings married Temperance Anna "Annie" Baker on September 19, 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^10,4,9

Family 4

Susanna Brown b. May 3, 1873, d. February 6, 1971

Marriage*

Taylor William Iddings married Susanna Brown on October 28, 1933 at Kent, King Co., Washington.⁹

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S556] Tammy Phillips, Saar Cemetery, King Co., Washington.
[S6954] Unknown compiler, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S4075] Kent Journal, The, From the Rebecca Sumner Iddings obituary in the Dec 25, 1913 edition.
[S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
[S2677] Hillcrest Burial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=73646622&CRid=1201839&df=all&
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S4076] White River Journal, From the Myrtis L. Iddings obituary in the Sep 20, 1907 edition.
[S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Amanda Conner¹

F, b. June 23, 1875, d. February 22, 1959

Father

Samuel R. "Sam" Conner^1,2,3 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Jane King^1,2,3 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927

Lydia Amanda Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on June 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Daniel Adam Conner, son of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on December 24, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 Lydia Amanda Conner died on February 22, 1959 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 161, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 42, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 169, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 161, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 37, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 55, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Daniel Adam Conner b. January 20, 1872, d. March 12, 1955

Marriage*

Lydia Amanda Conner married Daniel Adam Conner, son of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on December 24, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Nellie Jane Conner+^12,6,7,8,3 b. March 6, 1897, d. January 29, 1972
Hettie Ann Conner+^12,6,7,8,3 b. September 7, 1899, d. August 5, 1990
Rosa Ella "Rosie" Conner+^12,7,8 b. March 20, 1903, d. July 19, 1988
Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner^{13,14,7,8,9,10,11} b. February 28, 1906, d. October 6, 1997
Roy L. Conner⁴ b. September 19, 1908, d. January 4, 1909
Virginia Gladys "Virgie" Conner+^15,8,9 b. June 20, 1912, d. March 17, 1999
Stefana Conner+^{15,16,17,8,9,3,18} b. May 18, 1916, d. February 12, 1984

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Daniel Adam Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 1955 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Elizabeth Ann "Nellie" Iddings^1,2,3,4

F, b. 1872, d. August 9, 1921

Father

James David Iddings^5,6,7 b. May 10, 1842, d. April 9, 1903

Mother

Rebecca Sumner^5,6,7 b. December 28, 1837, d. December 18, 1913

Elizabeth Ann "Nellie" Iddings was buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, King Co., Washington.³ She was born in 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She married Jacob "Jack" Leibrant on March 29, 1891 at King Co., Washington.⁸ As of March 29, 1891,her married name was Leibrant.⁸ As of September 1, 1910,her married name was Harrisburg.⁸ Elizabeth Ann "Nellie" Iddings married Peter Herbert Harrisburg on September 1, 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,3,8,7 Elizabeth Ann "Nellie" Iddings died on August 9, 1921 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁷

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 258, District 25, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 46, District 320, Seattle, King Co., Washington

⁹

Occupation

1920

Restaurant cook⁹

Family 1

Jacob "Jack" Leibrant b. September 27, 1849, d. November, 1929

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ann "Nellie" Iddings married Jacob "Jack" Leibrant on March 29, 1891 at King Co., Washington.⁸

Children

Mae Leona Leibrant+^2,8 b. February 21, 1897, d. December 13, 1943
Thomas Jacob "Tom" Leibrandt+^10,7 b. January 16, 1898, d. August 25, 1944

Family 2

Peter Herbert Harrisburg b. March 6, 1876, d. July 27, 1939

Marriage*

Elizabeth Ann "Nellie" Iddings married Peter Herbert Harrisburg on September 1, 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,3,8,7

Child

Edward Edgar Harrisburg+^1,11 b. August 23, 1914, d. January 17, 1993

Citations

[S555] Washington Department of Health, Washington State Birth Index, 1907-1919.
[S5] Leanne Harrisburg, "Elizabeth Ann Iddings Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 26, 2003.
[S2678] Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=5377477&CRid=417974&
[S8613] Leibbrandt - Leibbrand - Leibrand - Leibrandt - Leipprand, online www.Leibbrandt.com/homepage.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
[S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S6954] Unknown compiler, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Elliot Iddings^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

M, b. August 29, 1874, d. March 17, 1943

Father

James David Iddings^{12,3,5,13,10,14} b. May 10, 1842, d. April 9, 1903

Mother

Rebecca Sumner^{12,3,5,13,10,14} b. December 28, 1837, d. December 18, 1913

His Social Security Number was 537-05-4997.¹¹ James Elliot Iddings was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, King Co., Washington.⁸ He was born on August 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,10,11 He married Anna Josephine Coleman on April 5, 1902 at Springbrook, King Co., Washington.^9,15 James Elliot Iddings died on March 17, 1943 at Kent, King Co., Washington, at age 68.^2,8,9,14 He Funeral services for James Elliot Iddings, 68, resident of the Sunnyhill district for 53 years, were held at the Chittenden Funeral home Saturday March 20, Rev. ...(faded out) of Trinity church, Seattle, conducted the final rites. Mr. Iddings died suddenly of a heart ailment at his home on Wednesday, March 17. Interment was in the Kent Cemetery. The deceased was born in Floyd, Virginia and resided and operated a farm in this district for over forty years and known to his many friends as "Doc." on March 25, 1943.⁹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 258, District 25, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 77, District 77, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

⁵

1910

Dwelling 57, District 54, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

⁴

1920

Dwelling 73, District 61, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

⁶

1930

Dwelling 105, District 369, Springbrook Precinct, King Co., Washington

⁷

1940

Dwelling 176, District 17-186, Springbrook, King Co., Washington

¹⁶

Occupation

1900		Day laborer⁵
1910		Dairy farmer⁴
1920		Dairy and fruit farmer⁶
1930		Logging mill worker⁷
1940		Farmer¹⁶

Family

Anna Josephine Coleman b. April 6, 1883, d. February 20, 1960

Marriage*

James Elliot Iddings married Anna Josephine Coleman on April 5, 1902 at Springbrook, King Co., Washington.^9,15

Children

James Lester Iddings¹⁷ b. January 31, 1903, d. September 8, 1905
Harry Coleman Iddings^1,4,6,7,9 b. February 5, 1907, d. February 26, 1979

Citations

[S555] Washington Department of Health, Washington State Birth Index, 1907-1919.
[S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2677] Hillcrest Burial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=iddings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=73646622&CRid=1201839&df=all&
[S4075] Kent Journal, The, From the James Elliot Iddings obituary in the Mar 25, 1943 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S4075] Kent Journal, The, From the Rebecca Sumner Iddings obituary in the Dec 25, 1913 edition.
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
[S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.

James David "J. D." Bower Sr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. February 8, 1948, d. April 16, 2012

His Social Security Number was 227-62-1508.⁸ James David "J. D." Bower Sr. was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9 He was born on February 8, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6,9,8 He married Melba Jean Hawley, daughter of Ralph Gordon Hawley and Iva Merle Vest, on June 12, 1969 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,10,5,11,9 James David "J. D." Bower Sr. died on April 16, 2012 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,9,8,7 He James David (J.D.) Bower, 64, of Floyd, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 16, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Christine Bower. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Melba Hawley Bower. Together they raised two fine sons, Jay and Timmy. He is also survived by his daughters-in-law, Penny and Melodie; and three grandchildren, Haleigh, Mariya, and Jacob; his brothers, Luther Bower and Phyllis, Daniel Bower, and Lemuel Bower and Susie; and several nieces and nephews. James served as superintendent of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. He worked at Federal Mogul for 34 years. James enjoyed woodworking, camping and playing golf. He loved his special four-legged friend, Daisy-Mae. James was a devoted husband, father and loving grandfather. He will be greatly missed, but we rejoice in the hope of seeing him again in Heaven. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry, the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and Calvin Hawley officiating. Interment to follow in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. on April 17, 2012.⁵

Family

Melba Jean Hawley

Marriage*

He married Melba Jean Hawley, daughter of Ralph Gordon Hawley and Iva Merle Vest, on June 12, 1969 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,10,5,11,9

Children

James David "Jay" Bower Jr.^2,1,10,5
Timothy Gorden "Timmy" Bower^2,10,5

Citations

[S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Record # 99-63.
[S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Jacob Bower obituary in the Sep 21, 2002 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James David Bower obituary in the Apr 17, 2012 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Merle Hawley obituary in the Aug 18, 1988 edition.

Noah Blane Poff^1,2

M, b. April 1, 1899, d. February 14, 1952

Father

David Henry Poff^3,4,2 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Conner^3,4,2 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946

His Social Security Number was 213-20-5373.² Noah Blane Poff was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Bessie V. Steele.² Noah Blane Poff was born on April 1, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 14, 1952 at West Grove, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 52.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 132, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 52, District 15-38, Elk, Chester Co., Pennsylvania

⁵

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁵

Family

Bessie V. Steele b. December 17, 1901, d. November, 1980

Marriage*

Noah Blane Poff married Bessie V. Steele.²

Children

Joseph H. Poff⁵
Harry M. Poff⁵

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Noah B. Poff death certificate.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Latosca Raymond Maxey^1,2,3

M, b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971

Father

William Washington Maxey^1,4,5,6,2 b. December 14, 1844, d. November 7, 1914

Mother

Lydia Angeline Conner^1,4,5,6,2 b. March 24, 1854, d. January 6, 1913

His Social Security Number was 719-07-8224.⁷ Latosca Raymond Maxey was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2 He Latosca Raymond Maxey, 74, of Floyd died May 28, 1971 in a Christiansburg Hospital. He was born July 28,1896 to W. W. and Lydia Conner Maxey. Surviving are his wife Laola Dickerson Maxey; a son William Clyde Maxey, Cloverdale; a daughter Mrs. Velma Iris DeWilde, Champaign Il; Three brothers,Vernon Maxey, Salem, Fred Maxey Roanoke, John Maxey, Christiansburg; a sister, Mrs Pearl Eanes, Howardsville. The funeral was at Bever Creek Church of the Brethren with burial in the Church Cemetery.¹ He was born on July 28, 1896 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,9,7,2,3 He married Laola W. Dickerson, daughter of Julius Dickerson and Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,8,1,2 Latosca Raymond Maxey died on May 28, 1971 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.^8,1,2

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 193, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 103, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 155, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 289, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1950

Dwelling 43, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1920		Farm laborer¹¹
1930		Railroad driller¹²
1940		Railroad shop valve cleaner¹³
1950		Sawmill worker¹⁴

Family

Laola W. Dickerson b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986

Marriage*

Latosca Raymond Maxey married Laola W. Dickerson, daughter of Julius Dickerson and Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,8,1,2

Children

William Clyde Maxey+^{1,15,16,12,13,14,17} b. February 24, 1927, d. December 9, 2004
Velma Iris Maxey+^{1,15,16,13,17} b. April 17, 1930, d. August 31, 2005

Citations

[S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From an James Causley Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Laola W. Dickerson^1,2

F, b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986

Father

Julius Dickerson^1,2 b. May 27, 1858, d. June 14, 1940

Mother

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham^1,2 b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952

Laola W. Dickerson was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 She Laola Dickerson Maxey, 86, died Wednesday, March 26, 1986 in a Vinton Nursing home. She was born December 2, 1899 to Julius and Teuta Graham Dickerson. She is survived by a son, William Clyde Maxey, Cloverdale; a daughter Velma Iris DeWilde, Savory Ill; one brother Dexter Dickerson, Floyd, one sister, Ersula Dickerson Pugh, Christiansburg; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at he Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with burial in the Church Cemetery.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-16-0245.⁴ She was born on December 2, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,2,5 She married Latosca Raymond Maxey, son of William Washington Maxey and Lydia Angeline Conner, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,2 As of January 30, 1926,her married name was Maxey. Laola W. Dickerson died on March 26, 1986 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,3,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 289, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 43, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Latosca Raymond Maxey b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971

Marriage*

Laola W. Dickerson married Latosca Raymond Maxey, son of William Washington Maxey and Lydia Angeline Conner, on January 30, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,2

Children

William Clyde Maxey+^{7,11,12,1,8,9,10,13} b. February 24, 1927, d. December 9, 2004
Velma Iris Maxey+^{7,11,12,1,9,13} b. April 17, 1930, d. August 31, 2005

Citations

[S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S7588] Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S225] Mary Conner Williams, Beaver Creek Cemetery.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Doshia Deuisie Conner^1,2

F, b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963

Father

Samuel R. "Sam" Conner^3,4,2 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Jane King^3,4,2 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927

Doshia Deuisie Conner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 Doshia Deuisie Conner died on January 20, 1963 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,2

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 92, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 294, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 74, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 188, District 34-15, Little Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Farmer¹⁰

Family

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934

Marriage*

Doshia Deuisie Conner married Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner, son of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2

Children

Merman Eldridge Conner+^6,7,2 b. October 16, 1896, d. July 13, 1982
Vernie Gladden Conner Sr.+^{8,6,7,2,12,13} b. March 15, 1898, d. January 21, 1974
Samuel Albert Conner+^{8,6,7,14,15,2,12} b. February 13, 1900, d. November 23, 1972
Dyre Curtis Conner+^8,7,2 b. April 7, 1904, d. December 16, 1976
Mary Elizabeth Conner+^8,7,16,12 b. November 9, 1906, d. May 4, 1996
Eliza Ella "Lizzie" Conner+^8,7,2,12 b. June 7, 1908, d. July 14, 1984
Trudy Alice Conner+^{17,8,9,16,18,10,19} b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996
Bessie Mae Conner+^{8,9,16,10,19,13} b. January 10, 1919, d. October 18, 1999

Citations

[S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Clyde Maxey^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. February 24, 1927, d. December 9, 2004

Father

Latosca Raymond Maxey^{1,2,9,10,11,5,6} b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971

Mother

Laola W. Dickerson^{1,2,9,3,10,11,5,6} b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986

His Social Security Number was 228-30-7100.¹² William Clyde Maxey was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,13 He was born on February 24, 1927 at Peters Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,13,12,7 He married Velta Leona Akers circa 1947.^2,4 William Clyde Maxey died on December 9, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^2,13,12,8 He William Clyde Maxey, 77, of Botetourt County, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Born in Floyd County, Clyde served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a charter member of the Vinton Church of the Brethren, which he assisted in physically building, a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years and awarded Deacon Emeritus. Clyde worked for the Roanoke Redevelopment Housing Authority before leaving to establish Valley Enterprises. Clyde was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker and his moldings, mantels and furniture pieces grace many area businesses and homes. He was also an avid genealogist and served as a resource for many seeking information on Southwest Virginia and was known lovingly to the Floyd Listserv as "jist ole' clyde". Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and W. Laola Maxey. He is survived by his wife of 57½ years, Velta Akers Maxey. He is also survived by his sister, Iris Maxey DeWilde, Eureka, Illinois; his four children, James (Billy) Maxey, Greely, Colorado, Wayne Maxey, Fincastle, Teresa Maxey and her husband, Michael White, Richmond, and Karen S. Bell, and her husband, Rock, Newport News; granddaughters, Kristina Maxey and fiance Jeffrey Waddell, Veronica Wright and her husband, Michael; two great-grandchildren, Kiara Bailey and Christian Wright; two nephews, John and Michael DeWilde. Burial to follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on December 11, 2004.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 289, District 13, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 43, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1950

Carpenter⁵

Family

Velta Leona Akers b. February 13, 1925, d. September 19, 2013

Marriage*

William Clyde Maxey married Velta Leona Akers circa 1947.^2,4

Children

James William "Billy" Maxey^2,14,4
Norman Wayne Maxey^2,4,15
Teresa Dawn Maxey^2,4

Citations

[S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velta Leona Akers Maxey obituary in the Sep 21, 2013 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jay Rayden Waddell obituary in the Feb 8, 2006 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Velma Iris Maxey^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 17, 1930, d. August 31, 2005

Father

Latosca Raymond Maxey^1,6,7,8,4 b. July 28, 1896, d. May 28, 1971

Mother

Laola W. Dickerson^1,6,7,2,8,4 b. December 2, 1899, d. March 26, 1986

Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4817.⁹ Velma Iris Maxey was buried at Roanoke Township Cemetery, Roanoke, Woodford Co., Illinois.^7,3 She was born on April 17, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,5 As of September 6, 1953,her married name was DeWilde.¹ She married Eugene John DeWilde Sr. on September 6, 1953 at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi.^7,10,3 Velma Iris Maxey died on August 31, 2005 at Eureka, Woodford Co., Illinois, at age 75.^7,10,3 She V. Iris DeWilde, 75, died at 1.33 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. She was born April 17, 1930, in Roanoke, VA to Raymond and Laola Dickerson Maxey. She married Eugene J. DeWilde Sr. Sept. 6, 1953 in Greenville, Miss. He died on August 6, 2001. She is survived: by two sons, Eugene J. (Jeannie) DeWilde, Jr. of Winona Lake, Ind., and Michael (Kim) DeWilde of Lafayette, Ind; two grandchildren, Angela (Ben) Carnahan of Indianapolis, Ind., Christopher DeWilde of Chicago, IL; and two great-granddaughters, Raynn and Autumn DeWilde. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Clyde Maxey. A registered nurse, she worked for the United States Air force at various military hospitals throughout the country for 30 years. An active servant of the community, Iris was a member of the Eureka Women’s Club, the Twentieth Century Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Eureka Community Hospital Service League, and the P.E.O. She was a member of the Eureka United Methodist church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women. Burial followed at Roanoke Township Cemetery. on September 15, 2005.⁷

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 140, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 47, District 120-105, Roanoke, Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1950

Student nurse¹¹

Family

Eugene John DeWilde Sr. b. February 20, 1930, d. August 6, 2001

Marriage*

Velma Iris Maxey married Eugene John DeWilde Sr. on September 6, 1953 at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi.^7,10,3

Children

Eugene John "John" DeWilde Jr.^6,10
Michael Jacob DeWilde^6,7,12

Citations

[S116] Floyd Press, From the Latosca Raymond Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.
[S3969] Roanoke Township Cemetery, Woodford Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Clyde Maxey obituary in the Dec 11, 2004 edition.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the V. Iris DeWilde obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1044] Kasia, "Velma Maxey DeWilde," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 20, 2005.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Samuel Conner Wilson^1,2,3

M, b. May 4, 1858, d. February 6, 1942

Father

Daniel Wilson^2,3 b. 1820, d. before 1900

Mother

Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder^2,3 b. October 23, 1825, d. before 1890

Samuel Conner Wilson was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on May 4, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Lydia Rosabelle Poff, daughter of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Samuel Conner Wilson died on February 6, 1942 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.^4,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 66, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 7, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 137, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 63, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁶
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁹

Family

Lydia Rosabelle Poff b. December 22, 1860, d. December 11, 1942

Marriage*

Samuel Conner Wilson married Lydia Rosabelle Poff, daughter of Joshua Wilson Poff and Lydia Rachel Jackson, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Walter Thomas Wilson+^1,6 b. September 15, 1884, d. January 7, 1911
Essie Blanche Wilson+^1,6,3 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
Nora C. Wilson^6,7 b. December 8, 1886, d. December 27, 1910
Irving Henry Wilson+^1,6,7,3 b. January 30, 1888, d. September 1, 1972
Laura R. Wilson⁵ b. circa 1889, d. June 30, 1890
Agnes Lula Wilson+^1,6,3 b. February 17, 1891, d. May 2, 1936
Eliza Ella Wilson+^1,6,7,3 b. September 6, 1892, d. March 24, 1967
Susie Jane Wilson+^1,6,7,8 b. September 17, 1894, d. August 21, 1972
Pvt. Noah Daniel J. Wilson+^6,7,3 b. February 13, 1896, d. April 9, 1924
Raymond Samuel Wilson+^6,7,3 b. January 23, 1898, d. January 21, 1962
Isaac Laborn Wilson+^6,7,8,10 b. September 23, 1899, d. July 19, 1975
Pearl Alice Wilson^11,7,8,9,3 b. January 12, 1901, d. September 14, 1967
Della Arbell Wilson+^11,7,8,3 b. July 28, 1903, d. January 25, 1970
Sleeta Ethel "Sleety" Wilson+^11,7,8,12,13 b. December 14, 1905, d. January 24, 1989

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S1128] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 61, From the Samuel C. Wilson settlement.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lydia Rosabelle Poff^1,2,3

F, b. December 22, 1860, d. December 11, 1942

Father

Joshua Wilson Poff^1,3,4,5,6 b. June 4, 1830, d. January 28, 1900

Mother

Lydia Rachel Jackson^1,3,4,5,6 b. October 14, 1836, d. February 27, 1913

Lydia Rosabelle Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,6 She was born on December 22, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 25, 1860.^5,6 She married Samuel Conner Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of December 13, 1883,her married name was Wilson. Lydia Rosabelle Poff died on December 11, 1942 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.^7,6

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 173, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 358, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 66, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 7, District 44, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 137, District 90, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 63, District 3, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Samuel Conner Wilson b. May 4, 1858, d. February 6, 1942

Marriage*

Lydia Rosabelle Poff married Samuel Conner Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on December 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6

Children

Walter Thomas Wilson+^2,9 b. September 15, 1884, d. January 7, 1911
Essie Blanche Wilson+^2,9,6 b. August 20, 1885, d. April 26, 1975
Nora C. Wilson^9,10 b. December 8, 1886, d. December 27, 1910
Irving Henry Wilson+^2,9,10,6 b. January 30, 1888, d. September 1, 1972
Laura R. Wilson^8,13 b. circa 1889, d. June 30, 1890
Agnes Lula Wilson+^2,9,6 b. February 17, 1891, d. May 2, 1936
Eliza Ella Wilson+^2,9,10,6 b. September 6, 1892, d. March 24, 1967
Susie Jane Wilson+^2,9,10,11 b. September 17, 1894, d. August 21, 1972
Pvt. Noah Daniel J. Wilson+^2,9,10,6 b. February 13, 1896, d. April 9, 1924
Raymond Samuel Wilson+^9,10,6 b. January 23, 1898, d. January 21, 1962
Isaac Laborn Wilson+^9,10,11 b. September 23, 1899, d. July 19, 1975
Pearl Alice Wilson^10,11,12,6 b. January 12, 1901, d. September 14, 1967
Della Arbell Wilson+^10,11,6 b. July 28, 1903, d. January 25, 1970
Sleeta Ethel "Sleety" Wilson+^10,11,14,15 b. December 14, 1905, d. January 24, 1989

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Patra E. "Opatia" Wilson^1,2

F, b. 1878, d. May 5, 1892

Father

Laban D. Wilson^1,2,3,4 b. June 4, 1844, d. January 13, 1920

Mother

Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner^1,2,3,4 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934

Patra E. "Opatia" Wilson was born in 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on May 5, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.^3,4

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson^1,2,3

M, b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957

Father

Laban D. Wilson^2,4,5,3 b. June 4, 1844, d. January 13, 1920

Mother

Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner^2,4,5,3 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson 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 He was born on March 24, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,3,7 He married Nora Frances Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson died on June 16, 1957 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,7

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 183, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1880

Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 135, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 184, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 106, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1950

Dwelling 73, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁴

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁹
1910		Farmer¹⁰
1920		Farmer¹¹
1930		Farmer¹²
1940		Farmer¹³

Family

Nora Frances Walton b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

Marriage*

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson married Nora Frances Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson+^{15,2,16,10,11,3} b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984
Berthe Commodore Wilson+^15,17,10,11 b. November 20, 1902, d. June 3, 1989
Dorothy Elzira Wilson+^{17,15,10,11,14,18} b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989
Martha Ann Wilson^15,10,11,19 b. April 18, 1908, d. January 29, 1990
Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson+^{20,15,11,12,13,19} b. October 10, 1910, d. December 29, 2000
Kyle Joseph Wilson+^{15,1,11,12,13} b. December 13, 1912, d. April 8, 1989
Charles Edward "Charlie" Wilson+^{15,1,11,12,18,21} b. April 21, 1915, d. October 28, 2002
Emma Frances Wilson^{15,1,11,12,13} b. April 21, 1915, d. August 15, 2004
Fluernoah Paris Wilson^6,3 b. January 1, 1919, d. May 26, 1919
Enzo Vadon Wilson+^15,12,13,19 b. June 27, 1923, d. February 7, 2004

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis L. Wilson obituary in the Dec 30, 2000 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Tazwell Wilson¹

M, b. February 28, 1886, d. June 4, 1888

Father

Laban D. Wilson^1,2 b. June 4, 1844, d. January 13, 1920

Mother

Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner^1,2 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934

Tazwell Wilson was born on February 28, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on June 4, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2; Died of flux.^1,2

Citations

[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Mary Catherine Wilson^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 24, 1868, d. May 23, 1944

Father

Laban D. Wilson^1,6,7,4,5 b. June 4, 1844, d. January 13, 1920

Mother

Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner^1,6,7,4,5 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934

Mary Catherine Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,5 She was born on April 24, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,9,5,10 She married John William "Jack" Carr Jr., son of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on November 24, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of November 24, 1888,her married name was Carr. Mary Catherine Wilson died on May 23, 1944 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.^8,9,5,10

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 183, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1900

Dwelling 226, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1910

Dwelling 149, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

The widowed Mary and her family were enumerated in the household of her father Laban⁶

1930

Dwelling 56, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her daughter Louella¹³

1940

Dwelling 46, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her brother-in-law John C. Conner¹⁴

Family

John William "Jack" Carr Jr. b. June 10, 1865, d. March 16, 1906

Marriage*

Mary Catherine Wilson married John William "Jack" Carr Jr., son of John William Carr and Julina A. Conner, on November 24, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Infant Female Carr¹⁵ b. October 29, 1889, d. October 29, 1889
Tazwell L. Carr¹⁵ b. November 27, 1890, d. July 8, 1891
Posey Lee Carr+^12,6,16,5 b. April 25, 1892, d. June 23, 1963
Luella Ellen Carr+^12,6,16,17 b. July 10, 1895, d. July 24, 1934
James Valentine Carr+^12,18 b. June 17, 1897, d. May 19, 1956
Eldridge Isaac Carr+^19,6,20 b. August 28, 1905, d. October 28, 1964

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Louella Craighead death certificate.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eldridge Isaac Carr death certificate.

James Edward "Ned" Wilson^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 10, 1881, d. December 4, 1948

Father

Laban D. Wilson^1,6,3 b. June 4, 1844, d. January 13, 1920

Mother

Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner^1,6,3 b. February 15, 1850, d. November 3, 1934

James Edward "Ned" Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 10, 1881 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,5 He married Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 James Edward "Ned" Wilson died on December 4, 1948 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.³

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 134, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 72, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 108, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 203, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 105, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁶
1910		Farmer⁸
1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Farmer¹⁰
1940		Farmer¹¹

Family

Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton b. December 13, 1880, d. June 6, 1953

Marriage*

James Edward "Ned" Wilson married Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, daughter of James Wellington Walton Jr. and Elvira Susan Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Louisa Caroline Wilson^8,3 b. June 7, 1904, d. March 16, 1917
Mary A. Wilson+^12,8,9 b. September 2, 1906, d. March 7, 1994
William Theodore Wilson+^13,8,9,14,15 b. April 2, 1908, d. April 2, 1998
George Washington Wilson+^12,9,10,15,3 b. June 8, 1910, d. July 14, 1981
Dauris Weddle Wilson^9,10,11 b. January 22, 1912, d. June 29, 1982
Cuzza Elvie Wilson+^12,16,9,10 b. February 13, 1914, d. July 19, 2005
Edward Oscar Wilson+^17,9,10,18 b. November 8, 1915, d. November 15, 1999
Annie Belle Wilson+^9,10,3,15 b. February 23, 1918, d. January 3, 1987
Aliene Tinsley Wilson+^17,16,10,11 b. January 27, 1920, d. July 26, 2014
Lorraine Sylvia Wilson+^17,10,11,18 b. March 10, 1922, d. June 12, 2003
James Wilbert Wilson^10,11 b. circa June, 1925
Clifton Valentine Wilson+^16,10,11,19 b. December 14, 1926, d. June 5, 2009

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cuzza Wilson Perdue obituary in the Jul 20, 2005 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eliza E. Conner^1,2

F, b. March, 1880, d. February 10, 1889

Father

Samuel R. "Sam" Conner^1,2 b. February 6, 1835, d. February 5, 1920

Mother

Elizabeth Jane King^1,2 b. May 30, 1843, d. September 27, 1927

Eliza E. Conner was born in March, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on February 10, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8; Died of fever.^3,2

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 98, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.
[S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.

Nora Frances Walton^1,2

F, b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

Father

James Wellington Walton Jr.^2,3,4 b. December 14, 1847, d. July 22, 1934

Mother

Elvira Susan Conner^2,3,4 b. November 28, 1853, d. February 17, 1883

Nora Frances Walton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3,6 She was born on July 2, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1879.^2,3,6 She married Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 23, 1900,her married name was Wilson. Nora Frances Walton died on March 21, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^5,3,6

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 367, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 135, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 184, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 106, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957

Marriage*

Nora Frances Walton married Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on April 23, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson+^{12,2,13,8,9,3} b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984
Berthe Commodore Wilson+^12,14,8,9 b. November 20, 1902, d. June 3, 1989
Dorothy Elzira Wilson+^14,12,8,9,15 b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989
Martha Ann Wilson^12,8,9,16 b. April 18, 1908, d. January 29, 1990
Artis Lawton "Red" Wilson+^{17,12,9,10,11,16} b. October 10, 1910, d. December 29, 2000
Kyle Joseph Wilson+^12,1,9,10,11 b. December 13, 1912, d. April 8, 1989
Charles Edward "Charlie" Wilson+^{12,1,9,10,15,18} b. April 21, 1915, d. October 28, 2002
Emma Frances Wilson^12,1,9,10,11 b. April 21, 1915, d. August 15, 2004
Fluernoah Paris Wilson^5,3 b. January 1, 1919, d. May 26, 1919
Enzo Vadon Wilson+^12,10,11,16 b. June 27, 1923, d. February 7, 2004

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Artis L. Wilson obituary in the Dec 30, 2000 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Fluernoah Paris Wilson^1,2

M, b. January 1, 1919, d. May 26, 1919

Father

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson^1,2 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957

Mother

Nora Frances Walton^1,2 b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

Fluernoah Paris Wilson 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 January 1, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on May 26, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 25, 1901, d. December 23, 1984

Father

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson^6,1,3,7,8,5 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957

Mother

Nora Frances Walton^6,1,3,7,8,5 b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

His Social Security Number was 223-22-9309.⁹ Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 25, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,5 He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on June 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,4,5 Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson died on December 23, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^3,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 92, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer⁸

1930

Farm laborer¹¹

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner b. August 8, 1902, d. January 15, 1978

Marriage*

Wellington Labon "Will" Wilson married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on June 4, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,4,5

Children

Willard Commadore Wilson+^{11,12,10,3,4,13} b. March 12, 1925, d. July 13, 2014
Woodrow Harvey Wilson+^{11,12,14,10,3,4} b. June 1, 1927, d. February 11, 2003
Wallace James "Wally" Wilson+^{11,12,10,3,4,13} b. July 28, 1929, d. July 21, 2008
Jo Ann Wilson^12,10,3,4,13
Wellington Labon "Billy" Wilson Jr.+^{12,10,3,4,13,15,5} b. July 25, 1937, d. October 2, 1989

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Commodore Wilson obituary in the Jul 14, 2014 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Elizabeth Wilson obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Woodrow Harvey Wilson obituary in the Feb 13, 2003 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Ann Wilson¹

F, b. April 18, 1908, d. January 29, 1990

Father

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson^2,3,4,1 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957

Mother

Nora Frances Walton^2,3,4,1 b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

Her Social Security Number was 223-38-7896.⁵ Martha Ann Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 18, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She married William Gilchrist Fry on July 9, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1 As of July 9, 1958,her married name was Fry.¹ Martha Ann Wilson died on January 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^5,6 She Martha Wilson Fry, age 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 29, 1990. Mrs. Fry was a retired seamstress for John Norman. She is survived by one stepson, Charles Fry, Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Evie Wilson, Check, Va; Artis and Bess Wilson, Copper Hill; and Enzo and Beulah Wilson, Roanoke; one sister, Emma Peters, Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Grace Wilson, Copper Hill; one stepgrandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 1990, at 1:00 p.m. at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on January 31, 1990.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

William Gilchrist Fry b. December 13, 1908, d. April 14, 1962

Marriage*

Martha Ann Wilson married William Gilchrist Fry on July 9, 1958 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Wilson Fry obituary in the Jan 31, 1990 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dorothy Elzira Wilson^1,2,3

F, b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989

Father

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson^4,5,1,2,6,7 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957

Mother

Nora Frances Walton^4,5,1,2,7 b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

Her Social Security Number was 224-92-9321.⁸ Dorothy Elzira Wilson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,3 She was born on August 25, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,10,7,8 She married Roy Carr, son of Joseph Samuel Carr and Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,11,3 As of November 25, 1926,her married name was Carr. Dorothy Elzira Wilson died on July 26, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^12,10,3 She Mrs. Dorothy Wilson Carr, age 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 26, 1989. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Carr, in February of 1988. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Leroy and Marie Carr of Floyd; Byron and Lorene Carr of Copper Hill; one foster son, James Farris of Roanoke; two sisters, Martha Fry and Emma Peters, both of Roanoke; three brothers, Artis Wilson of Bent Mountain, Charles Wilson of Check, and Enzo Wilson of Roanoke; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the church cemetery. on July 27, 1989.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 146, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 63, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 191, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

1940

Dwelling 53, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁴

1950

Dwelling 73, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Roy Carr b. September 11, 1902, d. February 14, 1988

Marriage*

Dorothy Elzira Wilson married Roy Carr, son of Joseph Samuel Carr and Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,11,3

Children

Leroy Edward Carr+^{15,16,13,17,14,6,11,3,7} b. November 15, 1927, d. July 3, 2006
Byron Joseph Carr+^{15,16,13,17,14,11,3} b. May 13, 1929, d. April 11, 2008

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wilson Carr obituary in the Jul 27, 1989 edition.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Carr obituary in the Feb 16, 1988 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leroy Edward Carr obituary in the Jul 5, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Byron J. Carr obituary in the Apr 12, 2008 edition.