Elizabeth Lawrence1,2,3

F, b. circa 1809, d. September 5, 1874
FatherJonathan "John" Lawrence1,2,3 b. circa 1787, d. February 15, 1863
MotherNancy Peden2,3 b. circa 1787, d. July 4, 1855
     Elizabeth Lawrence was born circa 1809 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Daniel Epperly, son of Jacob Epperly/Eberle Jr. and Catherine/Catharina Sowers/Saurs, on October 6, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of October 6, 1828,her married name was Epperly. Elizabeth Lawrence died on September 5, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Daniel Epperly b. November 4, 1808, d. after 1880
Marriage*She married Daniel Epperly, son of Jacob Epperly/Eberle Jr. and Catherine/Catharina Sowers/Saurs, on October 6, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly1,2,3,4

M, b. January 16, 1833, d. August 30, 1910
FatherDaniel Epperly1 b. November 4, 1808, d. after 1880
MotherElizabeth Lawrence1 b. circa 1809, d. September 5, 1874
     Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He Served in Company B, 54th Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army.1 He was born on January 16, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Malinda A. Poff, daughter of Jonathon "John" Poff and Ruth Wilson, on September 11, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly died on August 30, 1910 at Virginia at age 77.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 170, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 58, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 238, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 54, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 350, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1860Miller3
1870Farm laborer4
1880Sawer6
1900Miller7

Family

Malinda A. Poff b. March 10, 1835, d. November 14, 1911
Marriage*Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly married Malinda A. Poff, daughter of Jonathon "John" Poff and Ruth Wilson, on September 11, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

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. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Malinda A. Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1835, d. November 14, 1911
FatherJonathon "John" Poff3 b. circa 1802, d. 1842
MotherRuth Wilson3,5 b. circa 1800
     Malinda A. Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on March 10, 1835 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly, son of Daniel Epperly and Elizabeth Lawrence, on September 11, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of September 11, 1851,her married name was Epperly. Malinda A. Poff died on November 14, 1911 at Virginia at age 76.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 170, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 58, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 238, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 54, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 350, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Family

Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly b. January 16, 1833, d. August 30, 1910
Marriage*Malinda A. Poff married Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly, son of Daniel Epperly and Elizabeth Lawrence, on September 11, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S1378] Betty Marie Shelor, and Troy Leon Shelor Myrtle Irene Thompson, Descendants of Simpson Richards.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jane Essie Furrow

F, b. June 5, 1884, d. September 14, 1886
FatherElijah Henry Furrow1 b. August 4, 1853, d. May 11, 1930
MotherNancy Darthula Conner1 b. April 2, 1855, d. April 25, 1921
     Jane Essie Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 5, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on September 14, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 2.

Citations

  1. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.

Thomas Keen DeWitt

M, b. December 31, 1846, d. January 31, 1940
     Thomas Keen DeWitt was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Thomas DeWitt belonged to Company B, 4th Virginia Reserve Battalion and later to the 3rd Virginia Regiment, Company B. His great grandfather, Jeremiah DeWitt, was soldier in the Revolution, and his grandfather, James DeWitt, was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was born and raised in the SE part of Franklin Co. near the Henry and Pittsylvania Co. line. Thomas was a well known farmer and Justice of the Peace. Floyd County book, Page 50. Enumerated in the household of his son Camuel in thhe 1930 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. He was born on December 31, 1846 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Rosabelle Strickler, daughter of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on July 13, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Thomas Keen DeWitt died on January 31, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.1

Census Records

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 84, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1920Farmer4

Family

Sarah Rosabelle Strickler b. June 20, 1847, d. July 8, 1924
Marriage*Thomas Keen DeWitt married Sarah Rosabelle Strickler, daughter of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on July 13, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Noah Lee Conner1,2,3

M, b. May 15, 1875, d. October 28, 1915
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner4,1,2,5,6,3 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin4,1,2,5,6,3 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Noah Lee Conner was buried at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, off Rt. 221, Coble Trail, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on May 15, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 25, 1875.5,3 He married Grace E. Correll, daughter of Henry L. Correll and Catherine King, on December 31, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Noah Lee Conner married Margaret McCoy on March 28, 1915 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6 Noah Lee Conner died on October 28, 1915 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 287, District 50, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 29, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Blacksmith shop laborer9

Family 1

Grace E. Correll b. February 6, 1879, d. April 30, 1913
Marriage*Noah Lee Conner married Grace E. Correll, daughter of Henry L. Correll and Catherine King, on December 31, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Margaret McCoy b. circa 1892
Marriage*Noah Lee Conner married Margaret McCoy on March 28, 1915 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S575] Great-grandson of William Riley Conner) Susan Conner (wife of Ronald W. Conner, "William Riley Conner."
  5. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-McCoy marriage record.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hammocks-Conner marriage record.
  11. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Sarah Rosabelle Strickler1

F, b. June 20, 1847, d. July 8, 1924
FatherSamuel Strickler b. September 17, 1820, d. August 21, 1907
MotherNancy Ann Helms b. March 25, 1826, d. September 15, 1894
     Sarah Rosabelle Strickler was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 20, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Thomas Keen DeWitt on July 13, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of July 13, 1869,her married name was DeWitt. Sarah Rosabelle Strickler died on July 8, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 84, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Thomas Keen DeWitt b. December 31, 1846, d. January 31, 1940
Marriage*Sarah Rosabelle Strickler married Thomas Keen DeWitt on July 13, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Johannes "John" Furrer/Furrow

M, b. 1748/49, d. April, 1832
     Johannes "John" Furrer/Furrow was born in 1748/49 at Switzerland. He died in April, 1832 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1810Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.

George Washington Gearheart1,2

M, b. circa 1822
FatherJohn Gearheart2 b. 1800, d. before 1860
MotherFrances DeWeese2 b. circa 1802
     George Washington Gearheart was born circa 1822 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Mary "Polly" Wilson on December 14, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 George Washington Gearheart Enlisted at the Floyd Co. Courthouse as a private in the "Floyd Co. Guards", Company B, 42nd Infantry, Confederate States Army. He was listed as "sick" in the Ashland Hospital Jan 11, 1862 to May 15, 1862. He was apparently wounded and captured. on May 25, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Mary "Polly" Wilson b. circa 1825
Marriage*George Washington Gearheart married Mary "Polly" Wilson on December 14, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary "Polly" Wilson1

F, b. circa 1825
     Mary "Polly" Wilson was born circa 1825 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married George Washington Gearheart, son of John Gearheart and Frances DeWeese, on December 14, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 14, 1840,her married name was Gearheart.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

George Washington Gearheart b. circa 1822
Marriage*Mary "Polly" Wilson married George Washington Gearheart, son of John Gearheart and Frances DeWeese, on December 14, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Jacob Graham1,2

M, b. November 21, 1801, d. April 20, 1876
FatherJonathan Graham1 b. before 1775, d. 1827
MotherMary "Polly" Shelor1
     Jacob Graham was buried at Graham Cemetery, Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 21, 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Elizabeth Radford, daughter of James Tazewell Radford, on January 23, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,3 Jacob Graham left a will on November 24, 1875; The Last Will and Testament of Jacob Graham
I Jacob Graham of the County of Floyd and state of Virginia make this my Last Will.
I Give Devise and bequeath my estate and property real and personal to my son Amos Graham. By his paying firs my burial, Expenses and just Debts. Second, by paying to my Grandson Jacob T. Hall the sum of three Hundred Dollars $300.
The above named sum of Money payable to Jacob T. Hall is intended to be paid when said Jacob T. Hall arrives at full age (21 years) without interest.
The sum of two Hundred Dollars $200 is intended to be paid within two (2) years after my Death without interest.
In witness whereof I have signed, name sealed and published and Declared this instrument as my Last Will at my residence in the aforesaid County and State.
This the 24 day of November in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and sixty five.
Signed
Jacob Graham (Seal)

The said Jacob Graham at his residence in County and State aforesaid (sic) on the 24th day of November in the year 1875 signed and sealed this instrument and published and Declared the same as and for his Last Will and at his request and in his presence and in the presences of each other have hereunto written our names as subscribed Witnesses.
J. E. Watkins
J. M. Pugh
(illegible) At a County Court held in [and] for the County of Floyd on the 9th day of May 1876.
The last Will and Testament of Jacob Graham was produced in Court and proven by the oaths of J. E. Watkins and J. M. Pugh subscribing Witnesses thereto, and admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded.
Teste E. P. Elliott Clk.5 He died on April 20, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,2

Family

Elizabeth Radford b. June 18, 1803, d. February 15, 1866
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Radford, daughter of James Tazewell Radford, on January 23, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  3. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html
  4. [S762] Rena Worthen, Jacob Graham in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jul 12, 2002.
  5. [S152] Virginia Floyd Co., Will Book E, Floyd Co., Virginia, The will of Jacob Graham.

Elizabeth Radford1

F, b. June 18, 1803, d. February 15, 1866
FatherJames Tazewell Radford2 b. 1768, d. 1851
     Elizabeth Radford was buried at Graham Cemetery, Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 18, 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She married Jacob Graham, son of Jonathan Graham and Mary "Polly" Shelor, on January 23, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of January 23, 1823,her married name was Graham. Elizabeth Radford died on February 15, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62; Died of pneumonia.3

Family

Jacob Graham b. November 21, 1801, d. April 20, 1876
Marriage*She married Jacob Graham, son of Jonathan Graham and Mary "Polly" Shelor, on January 23, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S762] Rena Worthen, Jacob Graham in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jul 12, 2002.
  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

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump1,2

F, b. August 5, 1865, d. March 1, 1958
FatherHenry Vincent Thomas Stump1 b. June 22, 1836, d. January 8, 1880
MotherElizabeth France "Eliza" Basham1 b. February 14, 1837, d. April 19, 1896
     Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on August 5, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 She married Asa A. Graham, son of Amos A. Graham and Permelia "Millie" Richards, on December 19, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 19, 1883,her married name was Graham. Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump died on March 1, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.3

Census Records

1890Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Asa A. Graham b. March 3, 1860, d. September 10, 1932
Marriage*Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Stump married Asa A. Graham, son of Amos A. Graham and Permelia "Millie" Richards, on December 19, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S546] Peggy Burton Rich, Graham Family.
  3. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Amos A. Graham1,2,3

M, b. February 20, 1825, d. February 11, 1904
     Amos A. Graham was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He 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 February 20, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Permelia "Millie" Richards, daughter of William Richards and Susannah "Susan" Lester, on October 28, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 Amos A. Graham died on February 11, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Permelia "Millie" Richards b. January 28, 1825, d. April 4, 1893
Marriage*Amos A. Graham married Permelia "Millie" Richards, daughter of William Richards and Susannah "Susan" Lester, on October 28, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S546] Peggy Burton Rich, Graham Family.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susan June "Susie" Conner1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1877, d. January 19, 1954
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner2,4 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin2,4 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Susan June "Susie" Conner was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,3,6,7 She was born on April 11, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Apr 14, 1877.2,3,6 She married John Van Buren Light, son of Cannaday Light Sr. and Althea Mary "Letha" Brindle, on June 12, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 As of June 12, 1898,her married name was Light. Susan June "Susie" Conner died on January 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.3,6 She Mrs. Susie Jane Light, 76, of 2435 Center Ave., N.W., died yesterday at her home. Surviving are two sons, C. O. Light and G. D. Light, Roanoke; two daughters, Mrs. Ella V. Sawyers and Mrs. Clyde L. Craig, Roanoke; one brother, Richard B. Conner, Airpoint; and one sister Miss Lou C. Conner, Roanoke. Burial will be in Fairview. on January 20, 1954.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 171, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 158, District 123, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 61, District 41, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 461, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 180, District 119-11, Roanoke, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 261, District 120-53, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

John Van Buren Light b. August 7, 1873, d. November 13, 1937
Marriage*Susan June "Susie" Conner married John Van Buren Light, son of Cannaday Light Sr. and Althea Mary "Letha" Brindle, on June 12, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  6. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Susie Jane Light obituary in the Jan 20, 1954 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Van Buren Light obituary in the Nov 15, 1937 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Permelia "Millie" Richards1,2

F, b. January 28, 1825, d. April 4, 1893
FatherWilliam Richards2 b. circa 1785, d. March 26, 1844
MotherSusannah "Susan" Lester2 b. December 24, 1788, d. November 1, 1859
     Permelia "Millie" Richards was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on January 28, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Amos A. Graham on October 28, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 As of October 28, 1848,her married name was Graham. Permelia "Millie" Richards died on April 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.3,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Amos A. Graham b. February 20, 1825, d. February 11, 1904
Marriage*Permelia "Millie" Richards married Amos A. Graham on October 28, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S546] Peggy Burton Rich, Graham Family.
  2. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  3. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Richards1,2,3

M, b. circa 1785, d. March 26, 1844
     William Richards was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born circa 1785 at Virginia.3 He married Susannah "Susan" Lester, daughter of John Lester I and Catherine Plickenstalver, on March 4, 1806 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 William Richards died on March 26, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3

Family

Susannah "Susan" Lester b. December 24, 1788, d. November 1, 1859
Marriage*He married Susannah "Susan" Lester, daughter of John Lester I and Catherine Plickenstalver, on March 4, 1806 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."

Susannah "Susan" Lester1,2

F, b. December 24, 1788, d. November 1, 1859
FatherJohn Lester I2 b. January 11, 1751/52, d. January 29, 1825
MotherCatherine Plickenstalver2 b. 1759, d. September 15, 1833
     Susannah "Susan" Lester was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on December 24, 1788 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2 She married William Richards on March 4, 1806 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of March 4, 1806,her married name was Richards. Susannah "Susan" Lester died on November 1, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.3,2

Family

William Richards b. circa 1785, d. March 26, 1844
Marriage*She married William Richards on March 4, 1806 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  3. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

William O. Simmons1

M, b. February 3, 1788, d. December 28, 1851
     William O. Simmons was buried at Simmons Cemetery (also known as Booth Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 3, 1788 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He married an unknown person on May 5, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 He died on December 28, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.2

Family

Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester b. circa 1793, d. circa 1865
Children

Citations

  1. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  2. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  3. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.

Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester1,2

F, b. circa 1793, d. circa 1865
FatherJohn Lester I1,2 b. January 11, 1751/52, d. January 29, 1825
MotherCatherine Plickenstalver2 b. 1759, d. September 15, 1833
     Rhodabelle "Rhoda" Lester was born circa 1793 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of May 5, 1812,her married name was Simmons.1 She died circa 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Family

William O. Simmons b. February 3, 1788, d. December 28, 1851
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  3. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.

James Tazewell Radford1

M, b. 1768, d. 1851
     James Tazewell Radford was buried at Old Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1768.1 He died in 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S1570] Descendants of James Tazewell (Snr.) Radford, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/desc_james_tazewell_radford.html

Elizabeth Packwood1

F, b. May 23, 1791, d. May 6, 1863
     Elizabeth Packwood was buried at Jacob Prillaman Cemetery, Rt. 642, 0.5 miles west of Piedmont Church, 0.4 miles from Rt. 602, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 23, 1791 at Henry Co., Virginia.1 She married Abraham Prillaman, son of John Prillaman and Name Unknown, on December 4, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 As of December 4, 1820,her married name was Prillaman. Elizabeth Packwood died on May 6, 1863 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.

Family

Abraham Prillaman b. February 25, 1793, d. April 16, 1853
Marriage*She married Abraham Prillaman, son of John Prillaman and Name Unknown, on December 4, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Noah Breckinridge Moore1,2,3

M, b. November 13, 1821, d. August 29, 1901
FatherIsaac Moore b. August 10, 1789, d. May 1, 1875
MotherNancy Howard b. May 5, 1792, d. December 26, 1862
     Noah Breckinridge Moore was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He Lived 1/2 mile east of Little River crossing on the Richard & Job Wells farm. Noah was a Baptist minister, and prominent man in Floyd Co., Virginia. He was also a member of the Virginia legislature. He was born on November 13, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall on November 27, 1845 at Patrick Co., Virginia. Noah Breckinridge Moore died on August 29, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.1,2

Family

Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall b. July 4, 1829, d. August 9, 1857
Marriage*He married Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall on November 27, 1845 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
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. [S669] Tom Back (e-mail address), Noah B. Moore Descendants in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 8, 2005.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall

F, b. July 4, 1829, d. August 9, 1857
     Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 4, 1829 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 She married Noah Breckinridge Moore, son of Isaac Moore and Nancy Howard, on November 27, 1845 at Patrick Co., Virginia. As of November 27, 1845,her married name was Moore. Artieminsa F. "Artie" Hall died on August 9, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 28; Died of fever.1

Family

Noah Breckinridge Moore b. November 13, 1821, d. August 29, 1901
Marriage*She married Noah Breckinridge Moore, son of Isaac Moore and Nancy Howard, on November 27, 1845 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S669] Tom Back (e-mail address), Noah B. Moore Descendants in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 8, 2005.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George Weaver1

M, b. circa 1783, d. 1857
     George Weaver was born circa 1783 at Maryland. He married Mary "Polly" Sowers on March 15, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 George Weaver died in 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Family

Mary "Polly" Sowers b. 1801, d. December 13, 1885
Marriage*He married Mary "Polly" Sowers on March 15, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. May 6, 1879, d. June 16, 1934
FatherWilliam Riley "Rilo" Conner5,1,3 b. May, 1847, d. December 7, 1935
MotherMary Eleanor Martin5,1,3 b. August, 1843, d. before April 25, 1930
     Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner was buried at Cassady Cemetery, Dempsey, Fayette Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on May 6, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 He married Ginevra Cook on May 28, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner died on June 16, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 55.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 314, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 287, District 50, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 371, District 9, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 89, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 189, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10

Family

Ginevra Cook b. July 26, 1873, d. May 19, 1956
Marriage*Charles Candus "Charlie" Conner married Ginevra Cook on May 28, 1903 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Conner death certificate.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  6. [S13365] Cassady Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Joseph Talmadge Conner obituary in the Jan 26, 1976 edition.
  12. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Light marriage record.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robertson-Conner marriage record.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lelia Mae Robertson obituary in the Oct 28, 1975 edition.

Mary "Polly" Sowers

F, b. 1801, d. December 13, 1885
     Mary "Polly" Sowers was born in 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married George Weaver on March 15, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of March 15, 1817,her married name was Weaver. Mary "Polly" Sowers died on December 13, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 162, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son John2
1870Dwelling 290, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son John3

Family

George Weaver b. circa 1783, d. 1857
Marriage*Mary "Polly" Sowers married George Weaver on March 15, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy G. Walton1,2

F, b. circa 1813
     Nancy G. Walton was born circa 1813 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Joseph Howard Gray Sr., son of Edward Howard Gray and Mary Frances Hugo, on May 13, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of May 13, 1851,her married name was Gray. Nancy G. Walton married Lewis R. Shank on March 1, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of March 1, 1866,her married name was Shank.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 480, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 473, District 30, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law James Spangler4

Family 1

Joseph Howard Gray Sr. b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863
Marriage*Nancy G. Walton married Joseph Howard Gray Sr., son of Edward Howard Gray and Mary Frances Hugo, on May 13, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Family 2

Lewis R. Shank b. circa 1823
Marriage*Nancy G. Walton married Lewis R. Shank on March 1, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.