Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Berthe Commodore Wilson¹

M, b. November 20, 1902, d. June 3, 1989

Father

Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson^2,3,4,5 b. March 24, 1870, d. June 16, 1957

Mother

Nora Frances Walton^2,3,4,5 b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

His Social Security Number was 231-24-2232.⁶ Berthe Commodore Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on November 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 He married Fannie A. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Berthe Commodore Wilson died on June 3, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁶

Census Records

1910

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

⁴

1920

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

⁵

1930

Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated with his wife in the household of his father-in-law Charles Craighead⁸

1940

Dwelling 51, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer⁸

1940

Farmer⁹

Family

Fannie A. Craighead b. August 23, 1906, d. January 21, 1984

Marriage*

Berthe Commodore Wilson married Fannie A. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

Children

Norma Jean Wilson+^10,9,11 b. March 2, 1931, d. June 3, 2017
Harmon Clay Wilson^10,1,12,9,11
Margaret Ann Wilson^10,1,9,11
Algernon Dean "A. D." Wilson+^10,11,13,14 b. March 21, 1942, d. March 17, 1995

Citations

[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[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.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[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 Norma Wilson Smith obituary in the Jun 4, 2017 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deborah Kay Wilson obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Kyle Joseph Wilson^1,2,3

M, b. December 13, 1912, d. April 8, 1989

Father

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

Mother

Nora Frances Walton^4,2,5,6,7 b. July 2, 1880, d. March 21, 1950

His Social Security Number was 231-03-5771.⁸ Kyle Joseph Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on December 13, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,2 He married Grace Virginia Settles on November 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Kyle Joseph Wilson died on April 8, 1989 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.^9,8

Census Records

1920

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

⁵

1930

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

⁶

1940

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

⁷

Occupation

1940

Sawmill laborer⁷

Family

Grace Virginia Settles b. January 17, 1927, d. September 19, 2007

Marriage*

Kyle Joseph Wilson married Grace Virginia Settles on November 13, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3

Children

Troy Eugene Wilson+^10,1,3,11,12 b. October 10, 1944, d. October 19, 2013
Roger Kyle "Brownie" Wilson+^1,3,11,12,13 b. December 7, 1946, d. January 29, 2016
Donald Jewell "Don" Wilson^{14,3,11,13,12}
Joseph Baxter Wilson+^1,3,11,12,13 b. March 10, 1955, d. September 2, 2007

Citations

[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Settles Wilson obituary in the Sep 21, 2007 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Wilson Peters obituary in the Aug 17, 2004 edition.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Eugene Wilson obituary in the Oct 23, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Kyle Wilson obituary in the Jan 31, 2016 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Roy Carr^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. September 11, 1902, d. February 14, 1988

Father

Joseph Samuel Carr^2,3,4,6 b. May 12, 1861, d. March 5, 1928

Mother

Margaret Catherine "Maggie" Spangler^2,3,4,6 b. June 4, 1869, d. April 17, 1945

Roy Carr was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 230-40-6773.⁹ He was born on September 11, 1902 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,8,6,7 He married Dorothy Elzira Wilson, daughter of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,11 Roy Carr died on February 14, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^2,1,5,8 He Roy Carr, age 85, of 7675 Bent Mountain Road, died Sunday. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Wilson Carr; two sons, Leroy Carr, Floyd; Byron Carr, Copper Hill; a foster son, James Ferris, Roanoke; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Interment in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on February 16, 1988.¹⁰

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 27, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 129, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

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

¹²

1940

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

¹³

1950

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

¹⁴

Occupation

1930		Farmer¹²
1940		Farmer¹³
1950		Farmer¹⁴

Family

Dorothy Elzira Wilson b. August 25, 1904, d. July 26, 1989

Marriage*

Roy Carr married Dorothy Elzira Wilson, daughter of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on November 25, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,10,11

Children

Leroy Edward Carr+^{15,16,12,17,13,14,10,11,18} b. November 15, 1927, d. July 3, 2006
Byron Joseph Carr+^{15,16,12,17,13,10,11} b. May 13, 1929, d. April 11, 2008

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[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.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Carr obituary in the Feb 16, 1988 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wilson Carr obituary in the Jul 27, 1989 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.
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Fannie A. Craighead¹

F, b. August 23, 1906, d. January 21, 1984

Father

Charles Otey Craighead^1,2,3 b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959

Mother

Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson^1,2,3 b. July 28, 1867, d. January 23, 1931

Fannie A. Craighead was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 229-94-1514.⁵ She was born on August 23, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 She married Berthe Commodore Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 26, 1929,her married name was Wilson. Fannie A. Craighead died on January 21, 1984 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 47, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 180, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 51, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Berthe Commodore Wilson b. November 20, 1902, d. June 3, 1989

Marriage*

Fannie A. Craighead married Berthe Commodore Wilson, son of Joseph Cephas "Joe" Wilson and Nora Frances Walton, on June 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Norma Jean Wilson+^8,7,9 b. March 2, 1931, d. June 3, 2017
Harmon Clay Wilson^10,8,11,7,9
Margaret Ann Wilson^10,8,7,9
Algernon Dean "A. D." Wilson+^8,9,12,13 b. March 21, 1942, d. March 17, 1995

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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 Norma Wilson Smith obituary in the Jun 4, 2017 edition.
[S853] Lisa Ann Wilson Ratliff, "Wilson Family Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 23, 2002.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deborah Kay Wilson obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Charles Otey Craighead^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959

Father

William Timothy Craghead²

Mother

Mary Jane Rudock²

Charles Otey Craighead was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on March 28, 1866 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, daughter of William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson and Sarah Barbara Furrow, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Charles Otey Craighead died on September 4, 1959 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.^1,5 He Floyd, Sept 4 - Charles O. Craighead 94, died today at his home in Copper Hill. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clara Harman, Mrs. B. C. Wilson, Copper Hill; six sons, E. L. Craighead, George A. Craighead; E. E. Craighead, Roanoke; Roscoe Craighead, Leonard Craighead; W. C. Craighead, Glade Spring; 15 grandchildren and nine great grand children. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Head of the River Church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from Wood Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on September 5, 1959.⁵

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 247, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 47, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 180, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 132, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁷
1910		Farmer⁸
1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Farmer¹⁰
1940		Farmer¹¹

Family

Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson b. July 28, 1867, d. January 23, 1931

Marriage*

Charles Otey Craighead married Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, daughter of William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson and Sarah Barbara Furrow, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Elonzia Luther Craighead Sr.+^5,7,8 b. June 8, 1892, d. June 23, 1974
Clara Craighead^{5,12,7,8,9,13} b. November 16, 1894, d. January 15, 1983
George Alfred Craighead+^5,7,8,9,14 b. February 19, 1900, d. August 9, 1989
Roscoe B. Craighead^5,8,9,10 b. August 3, 1902, d. January 12, 1980
Eliga Elbry "Shorty" "Ellry" Craighead+^12,5,8,9 b. January 26, 1904, d. May 15, 1976
Fannie A. Craighead+^12,8,9 b. August 23, 1906, d. January 21, 1984
Jessie Leonard Craighead^12,5,8,9 b. April 10, 1907, d. May 2, 1979
William Carl Craighead+^3,4,5,9,10 b. March 22, 1912, d. September 9, 2005

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Craighead-Hundley 65th wedding anniversary announcement in the Sep 1, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Carl Craighead obituary in the Sep 11, 2005 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Craighead obituary in the Sep 5, 1959 edition.
[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.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craighead-Gallimore marriage record.

Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff^1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1843, d. July 7, 1925

Father

Anthony Poff^1,2,5,3 b. circa 1806, d. August 31, 1865

Mother

Sarah "Sally" Wilson^1,2,5 b. circa 1808

Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born circa 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Floyd Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on April 23, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 23, 1868,her married name was Conner. Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff died on July 7, 1925 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 227, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

1860

Dwelling 454, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1870

Dwelling 241, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1880

Dwelling 313, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1900

Dwelling 204, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 95, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 108, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

John Floyd Conner b. July 7, 1846, d. December 28, 1925

Marriage*

Docia Adeline "Doshie" Poff married John Floyd Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on April 23, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

William Hosea J. "Hosie" Conner+^1,13,7,8 b. February 12, 1869, d. September 16, 1947
Giles Alexander Conner+^1,8,3 b. March 27, 1873, d. December 6, 1932
Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner+^8,14,10,3 b. March 10, 1877, d. September 1, 1938
Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner+^{14,15,10,3,16} b. December 7, 1882, d. June 25, 1943
Booker Lemon Conner^14,10,3,17 b. October 17, 1884, d. January 22, 1964

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson^1,2

F, b. July 28, 1867, d. January 23, 1931

Father

William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson^1,3,4 b. 1838, d. 1898

Mother

Sarah Barbara Furrow^1,3,4 b. February 8, 1845, d. June 15, 1888

Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 28, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 She married Charles Otey Craighead, son of William Timothy Craghead and Mary Jane Rudock, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 30, 1891,her married name was Craighead. Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson died on January 23, 1931 at age 63.⁵

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 227, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 374, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 247, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 180, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 158, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Charles Otey Craighead b. March 28, 1866, d. September 4, 1959

Marriage*

Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson married Charles Otey Craighead, son of William Timothy Craghead and Mary Jane Rudock, on April 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Elonzia Luther Craighead Sr.+^7,10 b. June 8, 1892, d. June 23, 1974
Clara Craighead^7,11,10,8,12 b. November 16, 1894, d. January 15, 1983
George Alfred Craighead+^7,10,8,13 b. February 19, 1900, d. August 9, 1989
Roscoe B. Craighead^10,8,9 b. August 3, 1902, d. January 12, 1980
Eliga Elbry "Shorty" "Ellry" Craighead+^11,10,8 b. January 26, 1904, d. May 15, 1976
Fannie A. Craighead+^11,10,8 b. August 23, 1906, d. January 21, 1984
Jessie Leonard Craighead^11,10,8 b. April 10, 1907, d. May 2, 1979
William Carl Craighead+^14,2,8,9 b. March 22, 1912, d. September 9, 2005

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Carl Craighead obituary in the Sep 11, 2005 edition.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craighead-Gallimore marriage record.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Craighead-Hundley 65th wedding anniversary announcement in the Sep 1, 2005 edition.

Ward Poff Miles^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 18, 1913, d. August 12, 2010

Father

James Henry Miles^1,2,7,5 b. November 7, 1877, d. June 15, 1943

Mother

Nellie Ward Poff^1,3,4,7,5 b. May 9, 1886, d. June 1, 1960

Ward Poff Miles was born on December 18, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,7 He married Lillian Elizabeth Bostian on November 19, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Ward Poff Miles died on August 12, 2010 at Florida at age 96.^8,6 He MILES, Ward P., 96, of Brandon, died Aug. 12, 2010. He was born in Roanoke, VA and moved to Florida from Bluefield, WV in 1956. He was a retired educator, having taught in the Hillsborough County School System. Mr. Miles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a musician and was a member of the Imperial Symphony for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brandon. He was predeceased by a son, Fred Wilton and is survived by his wife of 72 years, Elizabeth; a son, Col. James W. Miles, USAF (Ret.) (Barbara); a daughter, Marsha Graves; and grandchildren, James, Tony, and Kevin Miles, Kimberly Moresco, Laurie Pearce; great-grandchild, Paige Pearce; sister-in-law, Dorothy Combs and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church of Brandon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity. on August 14, 2010.⁶

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 70, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 112, District 21, Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia

Family

Lillian Elizabeth Bostian

Marriage*

Ward Poff Miles married Lillian Elizabeth Bostian on November 19, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵

Children

Fred Wilton Miles⁶
James W. Miles⁶
Marsha Miles⁶

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Russell Miles obituary in the Oct 20, 1994 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nellie Ward Miles obituary in the Jun 4, 1960 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Ward P. Miles obituary in the Aug 14, 2010 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton^1,2,3

F, b. December 13, 1880, d. June 6, 1953

Father

James Wellington Walton Jr.^1,4,5 b. December 14, 1847, d. July 22, 1934

Mother

Elvira Susan Conner^1,4,5 b. November 28, 1853, d. February 17, 1883

Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on December 13, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She married James Edward "Ned" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of May 8, 1902,her married name was Wilson. Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton died on June 6, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 111, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

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

⁷

1920

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

⁸

1930

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

⁹

1940

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

¹⁰

Family

James Edward "Ned" Wilson b. August 10, 1881, d. December 4, 1948

Marriage*

Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton married James Edward "Ned" Wilson, son of Laban D. Wilson and Elzira C. "Eliza" Conner, on May 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Louisa Caroline Wilson^7,4 b. June 7, 1904, d. March 16, 1917
Mary A. Wilson+^11,7,8 b. September 2, 1906, d. March 7, 1994
William Theodore Wilson+^12,7,8,13,3 b. April 2, 1908, d. April 2, 1998
George Washington Wilson+^11,8,9,3,4 b. June 8, 1910, d. July 14, 1981
Dauris Weddle Wilson^8,9,10 b. January 22, 1912, d. June 29, 1982
Cuzza Elvie Wilson+^11,14,8,9 b. February 13, 1914, d. July 19, 2005
Edward Oscar Wilson+^15,8,9,16 b. November 8, 1915, d. November 15, 1999
Annie Belle Wilson+^8,9,4,3 b. February 23, 1918, d. January 3, 1987
Aliene Tinsley Wilson+^15,14,9,10 b. January 27, 1920, d. July 26, 2014
Lorraine Sylvia Wilson+^15,9,10,16 b. March 10, 1922, d. June 12, 2003
James Wilbert Wilson^17,9,10 b. circa June, 1925
Clifton Valentine Wilson+^14,9,10,18 b. December 14, 1926, d. June 5, 2009

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[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.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[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.
[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.
[S672] New River Notes - Virginia World War II Deaths, online http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/wwii.htm
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Anne W. Mitchell

F, b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888

Mary Anne W. Mitchell was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 14, 1827.¹ She married Elias "Eli" Perdue on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 15, 1848,her married name was Perdue. Mary Anne W. Mitchell died on August 20, 1888 at age 61.¹

Family

Elias "Eli" Perdue b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871

Marriage*

She married Elias "Eli" Perdue on February 15, 1848 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

John William Perdue+³ b. July 15, 1856, d. February 14, 1934
Lydia Patra "Lizzie" Perdue+³ b. October 8, 1861, d. January 16, 1921
Robert E. Perdue+³ b. March 18, 1863, d. February 19, 1949

Citations

[S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Robert E. Perdue^1,2

M, b. March 18, 1863, d. February 19, 1949

Father

Elias "Eli" Perdue² b. circa 1815, d. June 5, 1871

Mother

Mary Anne W. Mitchell² b. June 14, 1827, d. August 20, 1888

Robert E. Perdue was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 18, 1863 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, daughter of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on April 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Robert E. Perdue died on February 19, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson b. May 14, 1862, d. February 2, 1961

Marriage*

Robert E. Perdue married Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson, daughter of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on April 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Maynard E. Perdue b. May 21, 1885, d. July 16, 1894
James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue+⁴ b. July 26, 1887, d. April 29, 1975
Ida L. Perdue b. November 1, 1889, d. November 8, 1893
Maggie Lee Perdue+⁴ b. November 1, 1889, d. May 22, 1969
Ora Odell Perdue+^4,5 b. June 19, 1892, d. January 3, 1948
Cromer Floyd Perdue+^6,5 b. December 16, 1894, d. November 28, 1974
Isaac Porter Perdue^7,5 b. January 19, 1900, d. January 16, 1987

Citations

[S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hiram Lee Keaton

M, b. January 16, 1843, d. November 5, 1921

Hiram Lee Keaton was born on January 16, 1843 at Patrick Co., Virginia. He married Sarah Purdy, daughter of Braxton Purdy and Mary Ann Hopkins, on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia. Hiram Lee Keaton died on November 5, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Sarah Purdy b. December 31, 1835, d. June 23, 1909

Marriage*

Hiram Lee Keaton married Sarah Purdy, daughter of Braxton Purdy and Mary Ann Hopkins, on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia.

Children

John Shelbourne Keaton+² b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
Lewis Morgan Keaton+³ b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942

Citations

[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[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.

Sarah Purdy^1,2

F, b. December 31, 1835, d. June 23, 1909

Father

Braxton Purdy b. March 21, 1812, d. after 1895

Mother

Mary Ann Hopkins b. circa 1816, d. after 1880

Sarah Purdy was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on December 31, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Hiram Lee Keaton on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia. As of August 24, 1865,her married name was Keaton. Sarah Purdy died on June 23, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 73.¹

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Hiram Lee Keaton b. January 16, 1843, d. November 5, 1921

Marriage*

Sarah Purdy married Hiram Lee Keaton on August 24, 1865 at Patrick Co., Virginia.

Children

John Shelbourne Keaton+⁴ b. July 27, 1868, d. December 5, 1940
Lewis Morgan Keaton+⁵ b. January 10, 1872, d. September 10, 1942

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[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.

Ora Elizabeth Conner^1,2,3

F, b. January 10, 1893, d. November 7, 1974

Father

Sidney Rufus Conner^1,4,3 b. January 20, 1859, d. March 12, 1904

Mother

Arminta Lee "Pet" Akers^1,4,3 b. May 15, 1869, d. May 4, 1904

Ora Elizabeth Conner Mrs. Ora Conner Bones, age 81, widow of Charles Edgar Bones, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Wright, 1310 Dale Ave., Roanoke. She is survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Ralph Rose, Christiansburg; one son, A. E. Bones of Narrows; one sister, Mrs. Carl King of Colonial Heights; one brother, W. B. Conner of Kerhonkson, N.Y; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Burial in the Bones Family cemetery, Rt. 1, Shawsville.² Her Social Security Number was 228-48-7906.⁵ She was buried at Bones Family Cemetery, Rt. 1, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on January 10, 1893 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,4,3 She married Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones circa 1909.^2,6,4 As of circa 1909,her married name was Bones.⁶ Ora Elizabeth Conner died on November 7, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^5,2,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 125, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 131, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 310, District 104, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 136, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 88, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 89, District 61-4, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones b. circa 1869, d. March 19, 1938

Marriage*

Ora Elizabeth Conner married Charles Edgar "Charlie" Bones circa 1909.^2,6,4

Children

Ruth Gaynell Bones^{7,8,11,4,12,10,13} b. June 30, 1912, d. March 18, 1983
Aubrey Edward Boens+^{2,7,8,11,4,12,14} b. June 1, 1914, d. April 1, 1982
Ruby Marie Bones+^{7,8,15,3,12,14} b. July 30, 1919, d. May 27, 2002
Clyde Carlton Bones Sr.+^{16,8,9,4,12,10} b. August 6, 1921, d. October 12, 1968

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ora Conner Bones obitutary in an undated 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.
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Carlton Bones, Sr. obituary in the Oct 13, 1968 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the C. Edgar Bones obituary in the Mar 19, 1938 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Bertha Clyde Aldridge^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 28, 1897, d. June 30, 1986

Father

John Henry Anderson Aldridge^{1,2,5,6,3,7,4} b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954

Mother

Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner^{1,2,5,6,3,7,4} b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936

Her Social Security Number was 226-30-1427.⁸ Bertha Clyde Aldridge was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^9,3,7 She was born on June 28, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,9,3,7 She married James Elmer Altis on November 20, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of November 20, 1919,her married name was Altis.⁴ Bertha Clyde Aldridge married Willie Lewis Roberson on October 20, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,3,7 As of October 20, 1926,her married name was Roberson. Bertha Clyde Aldridge died on June 30, 1986 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 89.^9,3,7 She Mrs. Bertha Aldridge Roberson, age 89, died Monday, June 30, 1986, in a Martinsville Convalescent Center. Born June 18, 1897, in Floyd, she was the daughter of the late John Anderson Aldridge and Mahalia Conner Aldridge. She was the widow of Willie Lewis Roberson. She was preceded in death by a son, Lynwood Doyle Roberson. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Willie F. (Jamie) Cutrell, Fairfield, N.C; Mrs. Clyde E. (Ruby) Spencer, Martinsville; Mrs. Emmett Vass, Fancy Gap; Mrs. Fred R. (Jackie) Compton, Martinsville; a sister, Mrs. M. K. (Lucy) Holcomb and a brother, Clarence Aldridge, both of Sydnorsville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. on July 2, 1986.⁷

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 200, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 13, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 12, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 62, District 45-12, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 38, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1950

Pants factory worker¹³

Family 1

James Elmer Altis b. February 26, 1895, d. July 1, 1920

Marriage*

Bertha Clyde Aldridge married James Elmer Altis on November 20, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4

Child

Jamie Clyde Altis+^{1,11,12,14,13,7,15,16,17,18,19} b. October 10, 1920, d. March 29, 2017

Family 2

Willie Lewis Roberson b. May 17, 1898, d. December 5, 1979

Marriage*

Bertha Clyde Aldridge married Willie Lewis Roberson on October 20, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,3,7

Children

Ruby Maxine Roberson^{1,11,12,14,15,7,17,18,19} b. December 23, 1927, d. February 12, 2010
Uldine Ethel "Dina" Roberson+^{1,11,12,14,15,13,17,18,19} b. January 20, 1930, d. July 26, 2012
Lynwood Doyle Roberson+^{1,12,14,13,7,17,18,19,3} b. July 4, 1931, d. July 20, 1973
Rachel Jacqueline "Jackie" Roberson+^{1,12,14,13,7,17,18,19,15,20} b. March 23, 1940, d. August 26, 2019

Citations

[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Aldridge Roberson obituary in the Jul 2, 1986 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Roberson Spencer obituary in Feb 14, 2010 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.
[S13568] Maitland Funeral Home, online m.maitlandfuneralhome.com, From the Jamie Altis Cutrell obituary.
[S3700] Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, online http://www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com, From the Uldine Ethel Vass obituary.
[S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Lynwood Doyle Roberson obituary in the Jul 22, 1973 edition.
[S13256] McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia/martinsville/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home/7529, From the Rachel Jaqueline Compton obituary.

Willie Lawrence LaPrade^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. November 18, 1897, d. April 12, 1995

His Social Security Number was 226-01-0020.⁸ Willie Lawrence LaPrade was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁷ He was born on November 18, 1897 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his WWI Draft Registration card have a birth year of 1898.^8,3,6,7 He married Vera Elsie Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, circa 1918.^1,4,9,7 Willie Lawrence LaPrade died on April 12, 1995 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 97.^8,2,5,7 He Willie Lawrence LaPrade, 97, of High Point died Wednesday, April 12, 1995. on April 13, 1995.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 200, District 16, Otter, Bedford Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 289, District 41-107, Jamestown, Guilford Co., North Carolina

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁹

1940

Furniture factory worker¹⁰

Family

Vera Elsie Aldridge b. July 22, 1900, d. March 29, 1978

Marriage*

Willie Lawrence LaPrade married Vera Elsie Aldridge, daughter of John Henry Anderson Aldridge and Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner, circa 1918.^1,4,9,7

Children

Marshall Junius LaPrade+^{1,4,9,10,11,12} b. December 2, 1920, d. June 21, 1999
Mabel Louise Mae LaPrade+^1,4,9,10,12 b. March 13, 1924, d. December 2, 2008
William Carl LaPrade+^{1,4,9,10,11,12} b. June 22, 1927, d. October 13, 1987
Sylvia Joanne LaPrade+^1,4,10,13,12 b. December 3, 1934, d. January 22, 2018

Citations

[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise LaPrade Smith obituary in the Dec 5, 2008 edition.
[S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Willie Lawrence LaPrade obituary in the Apr 13, 1995 edition.
[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.
[S4298] Floral Garden Memorial Park, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S619] News-Record, From the William Carl LaPrade obituary in the Oct 14, 1987 edition.
[S8043] Cumby Funeral Home, online www.cumbyfuneral.com, From the Joanne LaPrade Johnson obituary.

James B. Clower^1,2

M, b. December 12, 1850, d. May 26, 1929

Father

Lewis B. Clower

Mother

Margaret "Peggy" Epperly b. January 13, 1828, d. March 8, 1920

James B. Clower was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on December 12, 1850 at Virginia.¹ He married Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, daughter of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, circa 1876.¹ James B. Clower died on May 26, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,2

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale b. October 8, 1853, d. June 12, 1936

Marriage*

James B. Clower married Cerena Jane "Rena" Hale, daughter of John Powell Hale and Viola Ann "Viley" Martin, circa 1876.¹

Children

Cordelia F. "Dillie" Clower+⁴ b. August, 1876, d. 1963
Joseph Landon Clower+^5,6,7 b. March 8, 1878, d. May 4, 1958
Flora Alice Clower+^6,7 b. February 10, 1881, d. June 2, 1958
Dallas Brainard Clower+^6,7 b. October 27, 1883, d. May 12, 1941
William Henry "Will" Clower+^6,7 b. October 21, 1888, d. March 18, 1964
Bertha Gay Clower+^8,6,7 b. January 22, 1897, d. May 31, 1980

Citations

[S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family 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.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Noah Alvin Aldridge^1,2,3

M, b. May 25, 1903, d. June 2, 1931

Father

John Henry Anderson Aldridge^2,4,5,6,7 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954

Mother

Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner^2,4,5,6,7 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936

Noah Alvin Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on May 25, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,7 He married Martha Bertha Roberson on June 17, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,6 Noah Alvin Aldridge died on June 2, 1931 at Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 28; His gravestone has a death date of Jun 1, 1931.^6,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

^4,3

1920

Dwelling 15, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 54, District 1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Furniture factory laborer⁸

Family

Martha Bertha Roberson b. June 8, 1906, d. June 20, 1983

Marriage*

Noah Alvin Aldridge married Martha Bertha Roberson on June 17, 1926 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7,6

Children

Alvin Willis Aldridge+^2,8,6 b. May 7, 1927, d. August 26, 1991
Genoa Ann "Noa-Ann" Aldridge+^2,9 b. October 4, 1931, d. April 21, 2011

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Genoa Ann Wray obituary in the Apr 23, 2011 edition.

Jemima Alice Wilson^1,2,3

F, b. August 15, 1874, d. January 26, 1960

Father

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

Mother

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

Jemima Alice Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 She was born on August 15, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married John Castle/Cassel Conner, son of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on June 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 As of June 20, 1895,her married name was Conner. Jemima Alice Wilson died on January 26, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,3 She Jan. 26 - Mrs. Jemima Wilson Conner, 85, of Floyd, died today in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are three sons, W. Alvah, Horace and Willard Conner; a brother, I. D. Wilson; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, all of Copper Hill. Funeral will be at Head of the River Church, with burial in the church cemetery. on January 27, 1960.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 106, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 115, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 171, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 133, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

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

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 173, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

John Castle/Cassel Conner b. January 11, 1876, d. April 5, 1951

Marriage*

Jemima Alice Wilson married John Castle/Cassel Conner, son of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on June 20, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6

Children

William Alvah "Alvie" Conner+^8,13,2,6,3 b. May 17, 1896, d. December 17, 1978
Samuel H. Conner b. July 25, 1902, d. January 2, 1904
George Horace Conner+^{14,9,2,15,6,3} b. August 22, 1906, d. August 12, 1969
Willard John Conner+^10,14,2,6,3 b. October 8, 1910, d. October 28, 1967

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jemima Wilson Conner obituary in the Jan 27, 1960 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John C. Conner obituary in the Apr 7, 1951 edition.
[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.
[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.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Piney Arilee Aldridge^1,2,3

F, b. May 22, 1906, d. January 28, 1981

Father

John Henry Anderson Aldridge^2,1,4,5,6,3 b. September 16, 1869, d. September 27, 1954

Mother

Mahala Ann "Sis" Conner^1,2,4,5,6,3 b. June 5, 1871, d. March 15, 1936

Piney Arilee Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,8,3 She was born on May 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,1,8,3 She married Sceboy Boone Stewart on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 21, 1925,her married name was Stewart. Piney Arilee Aldridge died on January 28, 1981 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 74.^7,2,8,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 91, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 15, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 41, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 52, District 45-1, Bassett, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1950

Pants factory worker¹⁰

Family

Sceboy Boone Stewart b. March 15, 1906, d. December 19, 1952

Marriage*

Piney Arilee Aldridge married Sceboy Boone Stewart on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

Children

Gladys Lena Stewart+^2,11,3,12 b. January 2, 1927, d. December 9, 1976
Willard Howard Stewart^{2,11,10,13,12} b. October 3, 1928, d. May 18, 2010
Fred Charles Stewart Stewart+^{2,11,10,12,13,14} b. August 23, 1932, d. January 27, 1956
Norman Gelespie Stewart^{2,11,10,13,12,3,15} b. August 8, 1936, d. March 17, 1993

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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 Mahala Aldridge obituary in the Mar 16, 1936 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Thomas Ingram obituary in the May 23, 2010 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Sceboy B. Stewart obituary in the Dec 20, 1952 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Effie Ann Aldridge^1,2

F, b. June 27, 1900, d. September 24, 1984

Father

Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge^1,2,3,4,5 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943

Mother

Maranda Alice Conner^1,2,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935

Her Social Security Number was 229-24-2589.⁶ Effie Ann Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,5,8 She was born on June 27, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,5,8 She married Jasper A. Jackson Manning, son of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on May 26, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,5,10 As of May 26, 1920,her married name was Manning. Effie Ann Aldridge died on September 24, 1984 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.^7,2,5,8

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 162, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

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

¹²

1950

Dwelling 52, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Family

Jasper A. Jackson Manning b. February 9, 1898, d. October 7, 1965

Marriage*

Effie Ann Aldridge married Jasper A. Jackson Manning, son of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on May 26, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,2,5,10

Children

Ruby Lee Manning+^{9,14,2,11,15,12,16} b. December 5, 1923, d. March 7, 2009
Helen Sue Manning+^{9,14,2,11,12,16,13} b. March 11, 1928, d. June 11, 2016

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Jasper Jackson Manning.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jasper J. Manning obituary in the Oct 8, 1965 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.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Manning Hollins obituary in the Mar 8, 2009 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Sue Manning Smith obituary in the Jun 13, 2016 edition.

William Oscar Aldridge^1,2,3,4

M, b. October 22, 1902, d. July 23, 1957

Father

Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge^2,5,3,4,6,7 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943

Mother

Maranda Alice Conner^2,5,3,4,7 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935

William Oscar Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-26-9606.⁸ He was born on October 22, 1902 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7 He married Molly Louise Ellis on January 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7 William Oscar Aldridge died on July 23, 1957 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 160, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 111, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1930

Odd job laborer⁴

1940

Truck driver⁶

Family

Molly Louise Ellis b. November 9, 1908, d. April 18, 1987

Marriage*

William Oscar Aldridge married Molly Louise Ellis on January 4, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,7

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Howard Robert Aldridge^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 5, 1904, d. June 7, 1978

Father

Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge^2,6,7,3 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943

Mother

Maranda Alice Conner^2,6,7,3 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935

Howard Robert Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He Howard Robert Aldridge, age 73, 3326 Pasley Ave., S.W., died Wednesday at a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from the N&W Railway and an employee of Parts Depot. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Guilliam Aldridge; four sisters, Mrs. Gracie Poff, Mrs. Effie Manning, Mrs. Audrey Aldridge, and Mrs. Kate Bowles, all of Roanoke; a brother, Hubert Aldridge, Copper Hill. Funeral services will be conducted from the Lotz Roanoke Chapel 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 9, 1978, with Rev. Paul E. Alwine, Dr. Sam Young, and Rev. Robert Houff officiating. Internment in Evergreen Cemetery.¹ He was born on October 5, 1904 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Mildred Melina Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder, on December 9, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,9 Howard Robert Aldridge died on June 7, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^1,3,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 125, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 87, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1930

Steam railroad laborer¹⁰

1940

Railroad clerk¹¹

Family

Mildred Melina Guilliams b. July 1, 1906, d. May 21, 1996

Marriage*

Howard Robert Aldridge married Mildred Melina Guilliams, daughter of Charles Peter Guilliams and Mary Della Sowder, on December 9, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,9

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Howard Robert Aldridge obituary in an undated edition.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Guilliams Aldridge obituary in the May 22, 1996 edition.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Audrey Gertrude Aldridge^1,2

F, b. July 25, 1909, d. April 10, 2005

Father

Joseph William "Joe" Aldredge^2,3,4,5,6 b. May 2, 1870, d. December 30, 1943

Mother

Maranda Alice Conner^2,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1875, d. July 30, 1935

Audrey Gertrude Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-32-4115.⁷ She was born on July 25, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She died on April 10, 2005 at Virginia at age 95.^1,7 She Audrey Gertrude Aldridge, 95, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She is survived by a sister, Kate A. Bowles of Vinton; a sister-in-law, Virgie Aldridge of Salem; three nieces, Peggy Musselman of Blue Ridge, Helen Sue Smith of Copper Hill, Ruby and Orel Hollins of Hillsboro, N.C; several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral service 1 p.m. April 13, 2005 at the Salem Church Cemetery in Copper Hill with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. There will be no night visitation. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on April 12, 2005.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 107, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 160, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 111, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Audrey Gertrude Aldridge obituary in the Apr 12, 2005 edition.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 1, 1876, d. September 26, 1936

Father

William H. Aldredge^2,1,5,4 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Conner^1,2,5,4 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918

Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on November 1, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 She married Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4 As of December 21, 1893,her married name was Poff. Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge died on September 26, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^6,4

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 354, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 79, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 335, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 184, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 98, District 9, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

Family

Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff b. January 4, 1877, d. November 17, 1927

Marriage*

Laura Jane "Laurinda" Aldredge married Ernest Willford "Ernie" Poff, son of Andrew Isaac Poff and Rebecca Poff, on December 21, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,4

Children

Joseph Lemmie "Lem" "Lemmie" Poff+^10,9,4,13 b. November 4, 1894, d. June 24, 1972
Harvey Leonard Poff+^9,10,4,13 b. June 21, 1897, d. January 24, 1966
Roy Jackson Poff^9,10 b. February, 1899
Effie Edith Poff+^10,11,14,4 b. April 6, 1908, d. December 9, 1971
Ann Gertrude "Annie" Poff+^10,11 b. November 19, 1909, d. November 10, 1998
Willard Garland Sifus Moyer Poff^12,11,4 b. March 7, 1912, d. January 6, 1931
Clubert Garfield Poff Sr.+^12,11 b. October 3, 1913, d. May 19, 1964

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, From her husband's WWI Draft Registration card.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2750] City of Salem VA Archives - Church Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/

Harvey Lemons Aldridge^1,2,3

M, b. July 24, 1882, d. August 15, 1882

Father

William H. Aldredge^2,3 b. May 15, 1840, d. September 23, 1902

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Conner^2,3 b. January 25, 1843, d. May 28, 1918

Harvey Lemons Aldridge was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on July 24, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on August 15, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria. The Salem Cemetery listing has a death date of Dec 10, 1882.^2,1

Citations

[S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.