Mary Eleanor Martin1

F, b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Mary Eleanor Martin was born in August, 1843 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married William Riley "Rilo" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on December 19, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 19, 1868,her married name was Conner. Mary Eleanor Martin died before April 25, 1930; Her husband William was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 239, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 155, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 93, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 34, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a widow in the household of her son Matthew. her husband was apparently living in West Virginia.8

Family

William Riley "Rilo" Conner b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
Marriage*Mary Eleanor Martin married William Riley "Rilo" Conner, son of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on December 19, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joe Lewis Conner death certificate.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  12. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S575] Great-grandson of William Riley Conner) Susan Conner (wife of Ronald W. Conner, "William Riley Conner."
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-McCoy marriage record.
  17. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Conner death certificate.
  19. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  21. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel Conner death certificate.

Joseph Milburn Whitenack1,2,3,4

M, b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960
FatherWilliam Harry Whitenack Jr.1,4 b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
MotherSarah Jane Clower1,4 b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
     Joseph Milburn Whitenack was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on June 16, 1871 at Virginia.2,3,4 He married Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Callie C. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craghead and Martha Lima Wilson, on October 17, 1912.6 Joseph Milburn Whitenack died on February 18, 1960 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.2,3,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 195, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 99, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 151, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 104, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 143, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer13
1940Dwelling 89, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Farmer12

Family 1

Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead b. August 4, 1876, d. September 4, 1911
Marriage*Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead, daughter of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Family 2

Callie C. Craighead b. May 19, 1883, d. June 5, 1966
Marriage*Joseph Milburn Whitenack married Callie C. Craighead, daughter of Charles Otey Craghead and Martha Lima Wilson, on October 17, 1912.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

William Harry Whitenack Jr.1

M, b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
FatherWilliam Harry Whitenack Sr.1,2 b. February 7, 1807, d. August 2, 1897
MotherBetsy "Bidsy" Lambert1,2 b. February 1, 1807, d. August 2, 1870
     William Harry Whitenack Jr. was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on June 22, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Sarah Jane Clower, daughter of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah E. Vest, daughter of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on December 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Harry Whitenack Jr. died on October 15, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Sarah Jane Clower b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
Marriage*William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah Jane Clower, daughter of John Joshua Clower and Martha "Patsy" Pugh, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Sarah E. Vest b. February 27, 1869, d. April 13, 1965
Marriage*William Harry Whitenack Jr. married Sarah E. Vest, daughter of George Washington "Watt" Vest and Rebecca "Becky" Likens, on December 17, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William H. Whitenack death certificate.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah Jane Clower1

F, b. circa 1846, d. June 1, 1890
FatherJohn Joshua Clower1 b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889
MotherMartha "Patsy" Pugh1 b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905
     Sarah Jane Clower Died of dropsey. She was born circa 1846 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married William Harry Whitenack Jr., son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of April 12, 1865,her married name was Whitenack. Sarah Jane Clower died on June 1, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

William Harry Whitenack Jr. b. June 22, 1840, d. October 15, 1918
Marriage*Sarah Jane Clower married William Harry Whitenack Jr., son of William Harry Whitenack Sr. and Betsy "Bidsy" Lambert, on April 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ollie D. Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. August 16, 1895, d. December 5, 1969
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead2,4,5,6,7 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock2,4,5,7 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Ollie D. Craghead Ollie Craghead Whitenack, 74, of 129 Cherryhill Circle, N.W., died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of George Jasper Whitenack. Also survining are three sons, Lewis Harold Whitenack, Roanoke; George D. Whitenack, Louisville, Ky; Robert L. Whitenack, Collinsville; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Irene Brown, Floyd; Helen Marshall, Tampa, Fla; two brothers, Ellett Craghead, Roanoke; Tannie C. Craghead, San Diego, Calif.3 She was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,9,7 She was born on August 16, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,9,7 She married George Jasper Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah E. Vest, on May 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,7,10 As of May 24, 1917,her married name was Whitenack. Ollie D. Craghead died on December 5, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.8,1,3,9,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 246, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 5, District 3, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 70, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 161, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

George Jasper Whitenack b. December 1, 1892, d. February 5, 1966
Marriage*Ollie D. Craghead married George Jasper Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah E. Vest, on May 24, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,7,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Ollie Craghead Whitenack.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ollie Craghead Whitenack obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the G. Jasper Whitenack obituary in the Feb 5, 1966 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Eldredge S. Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. October 12, 1897, d. December 18, 1958
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead1,2,10,3,4,5,11 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock1,2,10,3,4,5,11 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Eldredge S. Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,7 His Social Security Number was 236-05-2762.4 He was born on October 12, 1897 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1898.4,5,6,8,9 He married Gladys Gertrude Smith on August 6, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4 Eldredge S. Craghead died on December 18, 1958 at Harmar, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.4,6,7 He Eldridge S. Craghead, 61, a Floyd native, died at his home in Cheswick, Pa., Thursday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gladys Craghead; two daughters, Miss Martha Craghead, Miss Penny Craghead, all of Cheswick; two sisters, Mrs. Jasper Whitenack, Check; Mrs. A. L. Underwood, Roanoke; two brothers, E. J. Craghead, Fincastle; Tannie Craghead, San Diego, Calif. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery, Salem. on December 20, 1958.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 445, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 20, District 41-16, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 163, District 2-487, Moon, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania14

Occupation

1920Shipyard painter10
1930Coal mine electrician12
1940Coal company electrician13
1950Electrician14

Family

Gladys Gertrude Smith b. October 31, 1913, d. June 6, 1989
Marriage*Eldredge S. Craghead married Gladys Gertrude Smith on August 6, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3,4 
Children
  • Martha Ellen Craghead13,3,14,7
  • Penelope Lynne Craghead3,14,7

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Eldridge S. Craghead obituary in the Dec 20, 1958 edition.
  8. [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.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Matilda Ellen Craghead obituary in the Mar 24, 1937 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ellet James Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 30, 1898, d. November 19, 1972
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead1,7,3,4,5,8,6 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock1,7,3,4,5,8,6 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Ellet James Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,9 His Social Security Number was 224-09-2017.10 He was born on October 30, 1898 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,5,9,6,11,12 He married Bessie Irene Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Ellet James Craghead died on November 19, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.5,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 213, District 32, Roanoke, Virginia13
1940Dwelling 157, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 177, District 12-6, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920Shipyard painter4
1930Auto mechanic13
1940Bus mechanic14
1950Bus mechanic15

Family

Bessie Irene Conner b. June 3, 1905, d. January 8, 1996
Marriage*Ellet James Craghead married Bessie Irene Conner, daughter of George Benjamin Conner and Wilmuth Jane "Sis" Martin, on December 29, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Conner Craghead obituary in the Jan 10, 1996 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Matilda Ellen Craghead obituary in the Mar 24, 1937 edition.
  9. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [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.
  12. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tannie Chris Craighead1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. April 25, 1901, d. October 22, 1982
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead2,3,5,10,7 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock2,3,5,10,7 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Tannie Chris Craighead was buried at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.8 His Social Security Number was 225-01-7890.11 He was born on April 25, 1901 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,7 He married Merle Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, in July, 1928.1,5,9 Tannie Chris Craighead and Merle Magdalene Epperly were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.6 Tannie Chris Craighead died on October 22, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.5,9 He Mr. Tannie Cris Craighead, husband of Merle Epperly Craighead, passed on in Salem, Friday AM. He was born April 25, 1901 in Pilot, Va. A sister, Mrs. Maye Underwood lives in Vinton. Mr. Craighead worked for General Dynamics in LaJolla, California where he and Merle lived almost thirty years. He was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, MA and was an active member in The Christian Science Church in LaJolla, California serving as usher and on other committees. on October 23, 1982.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 4, District 285, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey4
1940Dwelling 42, District 25-321, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey12
1950Dwelling 113, District 7-86, El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., California13

Occupation

1920Shipyard painter3
1930Automobile mechanic4
1940Auto mechanic12
1950Truck mechanic13

Family

Merle Magdalene Epperly b. October 21, 1908, d. September 20, 1988
Marriage*Tannie Chris Craighead married Merle Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Noah L. Epperly and Maude Thelma Payne, in July, 1928.1,5,9 
Divorce* Tannie Chris Craighead and Merle Magdalene Epperly were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.6 

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S2785] El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSfn=lester&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=12932104&CRid=7946&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tannie Cris Craighead obituary in the Oct 23, 1982 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Matilda Ellen Craghead obituary in the Mar 24, 1937 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Letitia Maye Craghead1,2

F, b. January 19, 1903, d. August 29, 1990
FatherJoseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead1,2,3 b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
MotherMatilda Ellen Whitlock1,2,3 b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
     Letitia Maye Craghead was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on January 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She married Abraham Lincoln Underwood, son of Tazewell Monroe Underwood and Josephine "Josie" Underwood, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 As of April 5, 1922,her married name was Underwood. Letitia Maye Craghead died on August 29, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.4,5 She Mrs. Maye Craghead Underwood, age 87, of Vinton died Wednesday at South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church and the widow of Abraham Lincoln Underwood. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Oneeda U. and Ray C. Howell, Bedford; Glenna U. and Claude G. Lee, Vinton; two grandchildren, Stephen Howell, Chantilly and Dana Jones, Lynchburg and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 30, 1990.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 227, District 31, Roanoke, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 151, District 120-77, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Abraham Lincoln Underwood b. May 9, 1895, d. September 28, 1963
Marriage*Letitia Maye Craghead married Abraham Lincoln Underwood, son of Tazewell Monroe Underwood and Josephine "Josie" Underwood, on April 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Graighead Underwood obituary in the Aug 30, 1990 edition.
  5. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Moses Dickerson1,2

M, b. October 21, 1810
FatherMorrel Dickerson2,1 b. September 13, 1790, d. November 18, 1849
MotherElizabeth Reed1,2 b. circa 1796, d. November 14, 1874
     Moses Dickerson was born on October 21, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Sarah Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on April 8, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Moses Dickerson married Barbara E. Lester, daughter of Abner Lester and Mary Ann Helms, on January 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family 1

Sarah Pugh
Marriage*Moses Dickerson married Sarah Pugh, daughter of William Pugh and Susannah Wingate, on April 8, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Family 2

Barbara E. Lester b. circa 1839
Marriage*Moses Dickerson married Barbara E. Lester, daughter of Abner Lester and Mary Ann Helms, on January 12, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Lewis "Joe" Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 19, 1869, d. February 23, 1941
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner1,6,2,3 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin1,6,2,3 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     James Lewis "Joe" Conner was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on February 19, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on February 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 James Lewis "Joe" Conner died on February 23, 1941 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 72.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 239, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 186, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 522, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 91, District 23, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaEnumerated as a widowed boarder in the household of John White, however a short distance away his wife was enumerated as married in the household of their son Ernest10
1930Dwelling 37, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Poplar Lane Boarding Farm, District 10-17, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaThis was the county poor house12

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Farmer9
1920Coal miner10
1930Coal miner11

Family

Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner b. August 30, 1874, d. March 29, 1927
Marriage*James Lewis "Joe" Conner married Malinda Rosabell "Rosa" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on February 26, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Joe Lewis Conner death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ernest Mosby Conner obituary in the Feb 1, 1972 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From and article about Pleasant View Cemetery in the Sep 20, 1968 edition.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Almer Gay Jones obituary in the Sep 9, 1976 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Russell G. Davidson1

M, b. March 17, 1906, d. May 25, 1999
     Russell G. Davidson was buried at Croton Union Cemetery, Treadwell, Delaware Co., New York.2 His Social Security Number was 113-14-7885.1 He was born on March 17, 1906 at Delaware Co., New York.1,2 He married Ruby Isabell Bowen, daughter of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on July 28, 1957 at Pennsylvania.3 Russell G. Davidson died on May 25, 1999 at Hildago Co., Texas, at age 93.1,2

Family

Ruby Isabell Bowen b. October 26, 1922, d. November 6, 2005
Marriage*He married Ruby Isabell Bowen, daughter of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on July 28, 1957 at Pennsylvania.3 

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S8116] Croton Union Cemetery, Delaware Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=

Violet Elizabeth Clemson1,2

F, b. May 13, 1910, d. March 5, 1979
     Violet Elizabeth Clemson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on May 13, 1910 at Glen Carbon, Madison Co., Illinois.2 She married William Ellis "Bill" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on March 6, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 As of March 6, 1932,her married name was Bowen.1 Violet Elizabeth Clemson died on March 5, 1979 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 378, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Family

William Ellis "Bill" Bowen b. October 26, 1907, d. September 3, 1978
Marriage*Violet Elizabeth Clemson married William Ellis "Bill" Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on March 6, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowen-Clemson marriage record.
  2. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Ellis Bowen, Jr. obituary in the Jul 21, 2010 edition.
  5. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Erma Alice Asel1,2

F, b. February 28, 1909, d. November 7, 1978
     Erma Alice Asel and George Washington Bowen were divorced.1 Erma Alice Asel was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, Chenango Co., New York.3 She was born on February 28, 1909 at Gardner, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She married George Washington Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on December 22, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of December 22, 1936,her married name was Bowen.2 Erma Alice Asel died on November 7, 1978 at Sidney, Delaware Co., New York, at age 69.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 380, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

George Washington Bowen b. February 22, 1912, d. June 9, 1996
Divorce*Erma Alice Asel and George Washington Bowen were divorced.1 
Marriage* Erma Alice Asel married George Washington Bowen, son of William Francis Bowen and Dora Myrtle Conner, on December 22, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1954] Cook Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1516731/person/-1928082895?ssrc=
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bowen-Asel marriage record.
  3. [S8045] Riverview Cemetery, Chenango Co., NY, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the George Washington Bowen obituary.

Morrel Dickerson1

M, b. September 13, 1790, d. November 18, 1849
FatherMoses Dickerson2 b. circa 1746, d. February 23, 1834
MotherJemima Sullivan2 b. circa 1745/46, d. May 25, 1846
     Morrel Dickerson was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on September 13, 1790 at Virginia.2 He married Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Unknown Reed, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. Morrel Dickerson died on November 18, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.2,3

Census Records

1820Blacksburg, Virginia1

Family

Elizabeth Reed b. circa 1796, d. November 14, 1874
Marriage*Morrel Dickerson married Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Unknown Reed, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."

Elizabeth Reed

F, b. circa 1796, d. November 14, 1874
FatherUnknown Reed
     Elizabeth Reed was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia. She was born circa 1796. She married Morrel Dickerson, son of Moses Dickerson and Jemima Sullivan, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. As of circa 1809,her married name was Dickerson. Elizabeth Reed died on November 14, 1874.

Family

Morrel Dickerson b. September 13, 1790, d. November 18, 1849
Marriage*She married Morrel Dickerson, son of Moses Dickerson and Jemima Sullivan, circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Julius Dickerson1,2

M, b. May 27, 1858, d. June 14, 1940
FatherCoffee Dickerson2 b. August 9, 1833, d. July 17, 1900
MotherCatherine Graham2 b. July 9, 1837, d. June 16, 1910
     Julius Dickerson was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 27, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, daughter of Amos Graham and Susan Wilmeth Hall, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Julius Dickerson died on June 14, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1

Family

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952
Marriage*He married Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham, daughter of Amos Graham and Susan Wilmeth Hall, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.

Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham1,2

F, b. September 20, 1863, d. October 30, 1952
FatherAmos Graham1,2 b. March 15, 1826, d. August 30, 1883
MotherSusan Wilmeth Hall1,2 b. September 21, 1829, d. September 9, 1909
     Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 20, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Julius Dickerson, son of Coffee Dickerson and Catherine Graham, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 18, 1880,her married name was Dickerson. Teauta Amos "Tee" Graham died on October 30, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.3

Family

Julius Dickerson b. May 27, 1858, d. June 14, 1940
Marriage*She married Julius Dickerson, son of Coffee Dickerson and Catherine Graham, on November 18, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Laola Dickerson Maxey obituary in an undated edition.

Amos Graham1,2,3

M, b. March 15, 1826, d. August 30, 1883
FatherJacob Graham1,2,3 b. November 21, 1801, d. April 20, 1876
MotherElizabeth Radford2,3 b. June 18, 1803, d. February 15, 1866
     Amos Graham There were two Amos Grahams living in Montgomery-Floyd County, Virginia between the years of 1825 and 1900. Amos A. Graham was known as black headed and the other Amos Graham as red headed. Some legal Documents in Floyd County, Virginia distinguish Amos A. Grahams in this manner. He was born on March 15, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Susan Wilmeth Hall on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 Amos Graham died on August 30, 1883 at age 57.2,3

Family

Susan Wilmeth Hall b. September 21, 1829, d. September 9, 1909
Marriage*He married Susan Wilmeth Hall on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S152] Virginia Floyd Co., Will Book E, Floyd Co., Virginia, The will of Jacob Graham.
  2. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  3. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susan Wilmeth Hall1,2

F, b. September 21, 1829, d. September 9, 1909
     Susan Wilmeth Hall was buried at Graham Cemetery, Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 21, 1829 at Virginia.2 She married Amos Graham, son of Jacob Graham and Elizabeth Radford, on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of July 15, 1852,her married name was Graham. Susan Wilmeth Hall died on September 9, 1909 at age 79.1,2

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Amos Graham b. March 15, 1826, d. August 30, 1883
Marriage*Susan Wilmeth Hall married Amos Graham, son of Jacob Graham and Elizabeth Radford, on July 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  2. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams1,2,3

F, b. April 22, 1865, d. July 29, 1949
FatherRichard Williams4,1,3 b. circa 1829, d. January 6, 1893
MotherAlicia Catherine "Melissa" Drummond4,1,3 b. circa 1838, d. before June 18, 1880
     Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 She was born on April 22, 1865 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3 As of circa 1888,her married name was Bryant.5 She married Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant, son of Harrison Bryant and Jane Watkins/Cunningham, circa 1888.5,1 Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams died on July 29, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 84.1,3 She Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant, wife of the late Thomas W. G. Bryant, died yesterday morning at her home, 801 Cabell Street. She was born April 22, 1865 in Nelson County, the daughter of Richard and Melissa Drummond Williams. She was a member of Centernary Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Thomas H. Bryant of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. G. T. Perdieu of Dillwyn, and Mrs. Thomas E. Malcolm of Madison Heights. She also leaves six grandchildren, and a brother, C. W. Williams of Nevada, Mo. Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. on July 30, 1949.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 544, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 220, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 152, District 12, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 417, District 3, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1930Dwelling 58, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 55, District 111-11, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Family

Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant b. October 1, 1854, d. August 1, 1926
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams married Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant, son of Harrison Bryant and Jane Watkins/Cunningham, circa 1888.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant obituary in the Jul 30, 1949 edition.
  2. [S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Thomas Harrison Bryant obituary in a Nov, 1957 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Minnie Jane Perdieu obituary.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5422] Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Jordan Walter Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 7, 1871, d. before April 5, 1930
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner2,6,4,5 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin2,6,4,5 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Jordan Walter Conner was born on July 7, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4,5 He married Julia Ann Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Jordan Walter Conner married Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner circa 1915.1,3,7 Jordan Walter Conner died before April 5, 1930; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 240, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 322, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 6, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer7

Family 1

Julia Ann Blankenship b. February 11, 1869, d. January 15, 1914
Marriage*Jordan Walter Conner married Julia Ann Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner b. circa 1883, d. October 21, 1949
Marriage*Jordan Walter Conner married Octavia Amanda Lee "Mandy" Beckner circa 1915.1,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Conner Nichols obituary in the Mar 29, 2003 edition.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  5. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  13. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Coffee Dickerson1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1833, d. July 17, 1900
FatherMoses Dickerson Jr.2 b. October 10, 1783, d. March 27, 1874
MotherElizabeth "Betsy" Wickham2 b. circa 1800, d. February 14, 1876
     Coffee Dickerson was buried at Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Little River Road, N 36 56.898 W 80 20.100, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on August 9, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Catherine Graham, daughter of Lawrence Graham and Mary "Polly" Simmons, on January 10, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 Coffee Dickerson died on July 17, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.3

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Catherine Graham b. July 9, 1837, d. June 16, 1910
Marriage*Coffee Dickerson married Catherine Graham, daughter of Lawrence Graham and Mary "Polly" Simmons, on January 10, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S394] Genevieve H. Peters, Dickerson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3627] Sumpter-Dickerson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/sumpterdickersoncemetery.pdf
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Catherine Graham1

F, b. July 9, 1837, d. June 16, 1910
FatherLawrence Graham2,1 b. February 22, 1804, d. May 27, 1902
MotherMary "Polly" Simmons2,1 b. April 4, 1815, d. January 19, 1897
     Catherine Graham was buried at Dickerson Cemetery (also known as Sumpter Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She was born on July 9, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Coffee Dickerson, son of Moses Dickerson Jr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham, on January 10, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of January 10, 1856,her married name was Dickerson. Catherine Graham died on June 16, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.2,1

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Coffee Dickerson b. August 9, 1833, d. July 17, 1900
Marriage*Catherine Graham married Coffee Dickerson, son of Moses Dickerson Jr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham, on January 10, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Moses Dickerson Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 10, 1783, d. March 27, 1874
FatherMoses Dickerson b. circa 1746, d. February 23, 1834
MotherJemima Sullivan b. circa 1745/46, d. May 25, 1846
     Moses Dickerson Jr. was buried at Dickerson Cemetery (also known as Sumpter Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 10, 1783 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married Nancy Reed, daughter of Unknown Reed, on September 28, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Moses Dickerson Jr. married Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham, daughter of Nathaniel B. Wickham and Diana Unknown, on October 18, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Moses Dickerson Jr. died on March 27, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.2

Census Records

1820Blacksburg, Virginia3

Family 1

Nancy Reed
Marriage*Moses Dickerson Jr. married Nancy Reed, daughter of Unknown Reed, on September 28, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 

Family 2

Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham b. circa 1800, d. February 14, 1876
Marriage*Moses Dickerson Jr. married Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham, daughter of Nathaniel B. Wickham and Diana Unknown, on October 18, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S394] Genevieve H. Peters, Dickerson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Amos Dickerson death certificate.

Moses Dickerson1,2,3

M, b. circa 1746, d. February 23, 1834
     Moses Dickerson was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Age 88 y."1,4,2 He married Jemima Sullivan.1 Moses Dickerson was born circa 1746.1,2 He died on February 23, 1834.1,2

Census Records

1820Blacksburg, Virginia3

Family

Jemima Sullivan b. circa 1745/46, d. May 25, 1846
Marriage*Moses Dickerson married Jemima Sullivan.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.

Jemima Sullivan1

F, b. circa 1745/46, d. May 25, 1846
     Jemima Sullivan married Moses Dickerson.1 Jemima Sullivan was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "Age 100."1,2 Her married name was Dickerson. She was born circa 1745/46.1,2 She died on May 25, 1846 at Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.1,2

Family

Moses Dickerson b. circa 1746, d. February 23, 1834
Marriage*She married Moses Dickerson.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham1,2

F, b. circa 1800, d. February 14, 1876
FatherNathaniel B. Wickham
MotherDiana Unknown
     Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham married Name Unknown. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "Age 75 y."2,3 Her married name was Unknown. She was born circa 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Moses Dickerson Jr., son of Moses Dickerson and Jemima Sullivan, on October 18, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 18, 1831,her married name was Dickerson. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham died on February 14, 1876.2,3

Family 1

Name Unknown
Marriage*She married Name Unknown. 
Child

Family 2

Moses Dickerson Jr. b. October 10, 1783, d. March 27, 1874
Marriage*Elizabeth "Betsy" Wickham married Moses Dickerson Jr., son of Moses Dickerson and Jemima Sullivan, on October 18, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Amos Dickerson death certificate.