John Richards1,2

M, b. June 10, 1810, d. July 21, 1891
FatherUnknown Richards
     John Richards was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 10, 1810 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Martha Harris on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 John Richards died on July 21, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Martha Harris b. May 14, 1814, d. November 27, 1905
Marriage*John Richards married Martha Harris on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Martha Harris1

F, b. May 14, 1814, d. November 27, 1905
     Martha Harris was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 14, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married John Richards, son of Unknown Richards, on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 23, 1836,her married name was Richards. Martha Harris died on November 27, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

John Richards b. June 10, 1810, d. July 21, 1891
Marriage*Martha Harris married John Richards, son of Unknown Richards, on May 23, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Luther M. Lawrence1,2

M, b. January 15, 1850, d. June 9, 1910
FatherJacob R. Lawrence2,1 b. May 20, 1816, d. May 25, 1899
MotherNancy Rutrough1,2 b. March 16, 1816, d. November 14, 1878
     Luther M. Lawrence was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born on January 15, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Sarah Ann Hancock, daughter of Peter L. Hancock and Elizabeth Edwards, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Luther M. Lawrence died on June 9, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.3,1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Sarah Ann Hancock b. September 30, 1849, d. December 23, 1908
Marriage*Luther M. Lawrence married Sarah Ann Hancock, daughter of Peter L. Hancock and Elizabeth Edwards, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Martha Ann Peradine Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1876, d. January 5, 1944
FatherEdward Joseph "Ned" Conner1,2,3,5,6,4 b. March 30, 1853, d. December 13, 1940
MotherLucy Ellen McGhee1,2,3,5,4 b. September 18, 1855, d. April 18, 1922
     Martha Ann Peradine Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born circa 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her headstone has a birth date of 1881 but she was enumerated as a four year old daughter in the 1880 Census.1,7 She died on January 5, 1944 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 218, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 244, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 36, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 24, District 45, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 50, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Sarah Ann Hancock1,2

F, b. September 30, 1849, d. December 23, 1908
FatherPeter L. Hancock2,1
MotherElizabeth Edwards1,2
     Sarah Ann Hancock was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 30, 1849 at Virginia.3 She married Luther M. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 23, 1875,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Ann Hancock died on December 23, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Luther M. Lawrence b. January 15, 1850, d. June 9, 1910
Marriage*Sarah Ann Hancock married Luther M. Lawrence, son of Jacob R. Lawrence and Nancy Rutrough, on December 23, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
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. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough1

M, b. February 5, 1790, d. February, 1825
FatherJohannes "John" Rutrough b. 1756, d. December 12, 1824
MotherMary Anne Cronk b. May 10, 1755, d. January 28, 1839
     Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on February 5, 1790 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers, daughter of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough died in February, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Family

Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers b. April 28, 1789, d. May 28, 1871
Marriage*He married Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers, daughter of George Sowers and Anna Elizabeth Spangler, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S357] Marguerite Tise, A Brief History of Zion Lutheran Church at Floyd Co., Virginia.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S698] Unknown, Rutrough Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers1

F, b. April 28, 1789, d. May 28, 1871
FatherGeorge Sowers2 b. 1750, d. March 18, 1834
MotherAnna Elizabeth Spangler b. circa 1764, d. November, 1857
     Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 635 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 28, 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough, son of Johannes "John" Rutrough and Mary Anne Cronk, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 As of December 7, 1812,her married name was Rutrough. Elizabeth "Betty" Sowers died on May 28, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.1

Family

Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough b. February 5, 1790, d. February, 1825
Marriage*She married Wilhelm John "William" Rutrough, son of Johannes "John" Rutrough and Mary Anne Cronk, on December 7, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S698] Unknown, Rutrough Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Perry Millard Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 13, 1866, d. May 30, 1923
FatherHosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence1,2 b. May 2, 1846, d. February 14, 1904
MotherNancy Ann Iddings1,2,6 b. January 9, 1845, d. June 2, 1920
     Perry Millard Lawrence was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.7,5 He was born on September 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,7 He married Byra Jane Wilson, daughter of Jonas Wilson and Martha Smith, on June 5, 1889 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.8,4,9 Perry Millard Lawrence died on May 30, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 56.7 He Perry M. Lawrence died at his home at 1 o'clock this morning after a lingering illness of paralysis of the throat, superinduced by the effects of an accident some years ago. He was 56 years of age and had long been one of Hinton's well known business men, being the senior member of the firm of the Hinton Construction Co. He leaves a wife, but no children. Also one brother, Harrison Lawrence, and three sisters Mrs. E. H. Davis, of Brooklin, and Mrs. Henry Glass and Mrs. N. D. Seldomridge, of Hinton. Burial will follow in Hill Top cemetery. Deceased was a Mason, and an excellent citizen. on May 31, 1923.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 226, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 20, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 189, District 131, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 210, District 135, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1910Stone construction contractor3
1920Building contractor10

Family

Byra Jane Wilson b. July 1, 1872, d. December 16, 1934
Marriage*Perry Millard Lawrence married Byra Jane Wilson, daughter of Jonas Wilson and Martha Smith, on June 5, 1889 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.8,4,9 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lawrence-Wilson marriage record.
  5. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Perry M. Lawrence obituary in the May 31, 1923 edition.
  6. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Nancy Lawrence obituary in the Jun 3, 1920 edition.
  7. [S3335] Hilltop Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Byra Jane Lawrence death certificate.
  9. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Byra Lawrence obituary in the Dec 20, 1934 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Uriah Lawrence1,2

M, b. circa 1874, d. November, 1888
FatherHosannah Byron "Hosea" Lawrence1,2 b. May 2, 1846, d. February 14, 1904
MotherNancy Ann Iddings1,2 b. January 9, 1845, d. June 2, 1920
     Uriah Lawrence was born circa 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He died in November, 1888 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 20, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Uriah Lawrence death record.

Isaac Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911
FatherWilliam Martin2,3,4,6 b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
MotherSarah "Sallie" Harris2,4,6 b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
     Isaac Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 26, 1833 at Virginia.1 He married Elmira Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Permelia "Amelia" Boothe, on January 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 Isaac Martin married Peradine Graham, daughter of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 Isaac Martin died on April 24, 1911 at age 77.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 53, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with his son in the household of his father William Martin2
1870Dwelling 272, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1850Laborer4
1860Farmer2
1870Farmer5

Family 1

Elmira Spangler b. circa 1838, d. January 30, 1859
Marriage*Isaac Martin married Elmira Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Permelia "Amelia" Boothe, on January 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 
Child

Family 2

Peradine Graham b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920
Marriage*Isaac Martin married Peradine Graham, daughter of John W. Graham and Nancy Boothe, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  9. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  10. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  11. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary Ann Lawrence death certificate.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Peradine Graham

F, b. September 25, 1839, d. May 12, 1920
FatherJohn W. Graham b. circa 1803, d. July 30, 1887
MotherNancy Boothe b. February 18, 1811, d. August 2, 1878
     Peradine Graham was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on September 25, 1839 at Virginia.1,2 She married Isaac Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of March 13, 1866,her married name was Martin. Peradine Graham died on May 12, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 272, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Isaac Martin b. October 26, 1833, d. April 24, 1911
Marriage*Peradine Graham married Isaac Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on March 13, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Mary Ann Lawrence death certificate.
  8. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  11. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. September 10, 1843, d. May 18, 1902
FatherJacob R. Lawrence1,3 b. May 20, 1816, d. May 25, 1899
MotherNancy Rutrough1,3 b. March 16, 1816, d. November 14, 1878
     Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence was buried at Lawrence Cemetery, in a field off Aglar Drive, near Stonewall Community on Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He Served in Company A, 54th Virginia Infantry, Confederate States Army. He was born on September 10, 1843 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,1,3 He married Mary Jane Overstreet, daughter of Lewis Burwell Overstreet and Mary Ann Davis, on February 4, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence died on May 18, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 58.4,3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Mary Jane Overstreet b. November 12, 1835, d. February 18, 1900
Marriage*Gideon L. "Gid" Lawrence married Mary Jane Overstreet, daughter of Lewis Burwell Overstreet and Mary Ann Davis, on February 4, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S770] Rena Worthen, Overstreet in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Mar 13, 2005.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S401] Mary C. Williams, Lawrence Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner1,2

F, b. August 9, 1879, d. February 5, 1934
FatherEdward Joseph "Ned" Conner1,3 b. March 30, 1853, d. December 13, 1940
MotherLucy Ellen McGhee1 b. September 18, 1855, d. April 18, 1922
     Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner was buried at Tinsley/Webb/Nichols Cemetery, Rt. 650, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 She was born on August 9, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 As of December 27, 1894,her married name was Tinsley.6 She married Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley on December 27, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,3,5 Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner died on February 5, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.3,5 She Mrs. C. L. Tinsley, 54, died last night at her home, 1322 Ninth street, S. E. Interment in the family cemetery. She is survived by the following children: William Marshall, Ben Thomas, Carter Lee and Brodie Thurman Tinsley; Mrs. E. A. Thurman, Mrs. C. W. Epperly and Mrs. A. P. Peters, and two grandchildren. on February 6, 1934.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 218, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 14, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 59, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 19, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 97, District 24, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley b. March 13, 1874, d. February 12, 1921
Marriage*Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner married Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley on December 27, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S14054] Tinsley/Webb/Nichols Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mrs. C. L. Tinsley obituary in the Feb 6, 1934 edition.
  6. [S326] Beverly Merritt, Marriage Records of Franklin Co., Virginia 1876-98.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brodie Oscar Tinsley obituary in the Sep 21, 2002 edition.
  12. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Isaac Moore1

M, b. August 10, 1789, d. May 1, 1875
     Isaac Moore was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 10, 1789 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Nancy Howard, daughter of Peter Howard and Sarah Strickland, on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Isaac Moore died on May 1, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.2

Family

Nancy Howard b. May 5, 1792, d. December 26, 1862
Marriage*He married Nancy Howard, daughter of Peter Howard and Sarah Strickland, on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Lewis Burwell Overstreet1

M, b. 1792, d. 1863
     Lewis Burwell Overstreet was born in 1792 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 He married Mary Ann Davis circa 1825 at Bedford Co., Virginia. Lewis Burwell Overstreet died in 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Mary Ann Davis b. circa 1802, d. before 1850
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Davis circa 1825 at Bedford Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S770] Rena Worthen, Overstreet in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Mar 13, 2005.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elijah D. Light

M, b. 1799, d. July, 1879
FatherHenry Light b. circa 1771, d. April, 1823
MotherLydia Hathaway
     Elijah D. Light was born in 1799 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Susannah Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on February 14, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Elijah D. Light died in July, 1879 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.1

Census Records

1820Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 283, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumertated in the household of his son Henry4

Occupation

1870Farm laborer4

Family

Susannah Wilson
Marriage*Elijah D. Light married Susannah Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on February 14, 1820 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S309] Wes McDaniel, Light in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Feb 25, 2004.
  2. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  3. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Smith1

M, b. April, 1799, d. before 1837
     John Smith was born in April, 1799. He married Nancy Lykins, daughter of Jonas Lykins and Lydia Wilson, on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 John Smith died before 1837.

Family

Nancy Lykins b. November 25, 1801, d. July 7, 1883
Marriage*He married Nancy Lykins, daughter of Jonas Lykins and Lydia Wilson, on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Lykins1

F, b. November 25, 1801, d. July 7, 1883
FatherJonas Lykins
MotherLydia Wilson
     Nancy Lykins was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on November 25, 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married John Smith on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of December 5, 1825,her married name was Smith. Nancy Lykins died on July 7, 1883 at age 81.2

Family

John Smith b. April, 1799, d. before 1837
Marriage*She married John Smith on December 5, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S14127] McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Andrew Jackson Burke1,2,3,4

M, b. March 25, 1890, d. December 16, 1957
     Andrew Jackson Burke was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,4 He was born on March 25, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,1,2,3 He married Ida C. Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,7,2,8 Andrew Jackson Burke died on December 16, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.5,2,4 He Dec 16 - Andrew J. Burke, 67, died today at his Christiansburg home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida C. Burke; three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Bugg and Mrs. Elmer Underwood, both Christiansburg; Mrs. Erman Underwood, Bedford; a son, Sherman Burke, Christiansburg; sister, Mrs. Susan Ashworth, John Cambria; three brothers, D. and Charles Burke, both of Oak Hill, W. Va; Columbus Burke, Salem; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on December 17, 1957.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 34, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 73, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 191, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 143, District 61-28, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10
1940Carpenter11
1950Carpenter12

Family

Ida C. Light b. October 5, 1888, d. October 21, 1976
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Burke married Ida C. Light, daughter of William Lawson Light and Julina Prudence Conner, on December 22, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,7,2,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Andrew J. Burke obituary in the Dec 17, 1957 edition.
  5. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ida C. Burke obituary in the Oct 23, 1976 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beulah B. Underwood obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Burk Underwood obituary in the May 27, 2011 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hannah Catherine Ferguson

F, b. July 7, 1846, d. August 15, 1926
     Hannah Catherine Ferguson was buried at Light Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia. She was born on July 7, 1846 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. She married Elijah Alexander Light, son of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. As of June 22, 1871,her married name was Light. Hannah Catherine Ferguson died on August 15, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.

Family

Elijah Alexander Light b. 1852, d. April 13, 1922
Marriage*She married Elijah Alexander Light, son of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on June 22, 1871 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Isaac Poff1,2,3

M, b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865
FatherHenry Adam Poff Sr.4,1,5 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
MotherSarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder4,5 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
     James Isaac Poff was buried at Old Sowder Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 30, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,6,7,5 He married Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, daughter of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8 James Isaac Poff married Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter, daughter of Richard Sumpter and Catherine "Caty" Sowder, on August 6, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2 James Isaac Poff died on September 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 51.4,6,7,5

Census Records

1840Floyd Co., VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male 20-29, 1 female under 5, and 2 females 20-29 yo10
1850Dwelling 260, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1860Dwelling 433, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1850Farmer11
1860Farmer12

Family 1

Mary Ann "Polly" Gray b. January 27, 1814, d. February 3, 1853
Marriage*James Isaac Poff married Mary Ann "Polly" Gray, daughter of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8 
Children

Family 2

Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865
Marriage*James Isaac Poff married Letitia "Lethia" Sumpter, daughter of Richard Sumpter and Catherine "Caty" Sowder, on August 6, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
  4. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  5. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  7. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the William Riley Poff death certificate.
  16. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  19. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Joseph Ennis Poff death certificate.
  20. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Sarah Olive Clower1,2,3

F, b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934
FatherJacob G. Clower Jr.4,5,1 b. circa 1816, d. April 23, 1895
MotherMary Ann Kingrea4,5,1 b. circa 1821, d. July 25, 1883
     Sarah Olive Clower was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.6,7 She was born on October 4, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,6,1,7 She married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of August 23, 1877,her married name was Light. Sarah Olive Clower died on June 28, 1934 at East Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.6,1,8,7 She Mrs. Sarah O. Light, 78 years old, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Simmons, of Johnstown Road, after an illness of several months. A native of Floyd county, Virginia, she spent the greater part of her life in Mercer county. She had made her home with her daughter here for the past nine years. She was a member of the East Park Baptist church. The following children survive: Mrs. Martha Simmons and F. F. Light, both of Beckley; Mrs. Elizabeth Vest, and M. B. Light, both of Mabscott; E. J. Light, of Hinton; M. G. light, Marie, and three step-sons, H. G. and D. B. Light, both of Marie, and W. M. Light, of Hinton. Funeral services in charge of Foster Undertakers, were incomplete last night. on June 29, 1934.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 91, District 87, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia9
1900Dwelling 98, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1910Dwelling 23, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 88, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law Gustavas Simmons12
1930Dwelling 408, District 17, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her daughter Martha13

Family

James Light b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923
Marriage*Sarah Olive Clower married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah O. Light death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the M. B. Light death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nathaniel Green Light death record.
  4. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  7. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. J. Light death certificate.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
  17. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
  18. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Ann Simmons obituary in the Oct 24, 1957 edition.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd Francis Light death certificate.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martha Ann Simmons death certificate.

Floyd Francis Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 10, 1883, d. December 28, 1959
FatherJames Light6,7,8,9,5 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923
MotherSarah Olive Clower6,10,7,9,5 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934
     Floyd Francis Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 He was born on February 10, 1883 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,5 He married Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe on November 27, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11,12,13,3 Floyd Francis Light died on December 28, 1959 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.2,5 He Funeral services for Floyd Francis Light, 76, of 408 Stanley St., will be conducted Wednesday. Light died at 3:45 Monday at his home after a two year illness. A retired engine carpenter for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, he worked at Hinton for 13 years before coming to Beckley in 1920. He was a member of the veteran C & O Employees Association and Modern Woodman Camp 15175 of Beckley. Born at Marie, on Feb 10, 1883, he served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church for 40 years, and was a deacon emeritus for the past four years. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lydia Light, of Beckley; four daughters, Mrs. Perry O'Dell, of Beckley, Mrs. Charles Bergendahl, Mount Hope, Mrs. James Rothwell, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Leonard Prater of Dayton, Ohio; one son, Elvyn, of Beckley; one brother, N. G. Light, of Alderson; one sister, Mrs. Arthur Vest of Mabscott, and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers include Paul Hinzman, W. T. Lowe, James Patton, R. S. Taylor, Lyle Christian, Earl Hall, A. L. Cole, and Philip Stover. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on December 29, 1959.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 98, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 245, District 130, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia14
1920Dwelling 181, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia15
1930Dwelling 332, District 18, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia16
1940Dwelling 291, District 41-32, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia17
1950Dwelling 102, District 41-67, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia18

Occupation

1910Railroad carpenter14
1920Railroad car repairman15
1930Railroad carpenter16
1940Railroad carpenter17

Family

Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe b. September 18, 1880, d. August 27, 1973
Marriage*Floyd Francis Light married Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe on November 27, 1907 at Summers Co., West Virginia.11,12,13,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Floyd Francis Light obituary in the Dec 29, 1959 edition.
  3. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Floyd Francis Light death certificate.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Martha Ann Simmons obituary in the Oct 24, 1957 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
  9. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
  11. [S1198] Zadock and Levi Lowe of Monroe County, WV, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bbailey_zlowe&id=I05580
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Lowe marriage record.
  13. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lydia C. Light obituary in the Aug 28, 1973 edition.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the O'Dell-Light marriage record.
  20. [S7310] Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center, online meltonmortuary.com, From the Christine Light Bergendahl obituary.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bergendahl-Light marriage record.
  22. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Wetherinton marriage record.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rothwell-Light marriage record.
  25. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Prater-Light marriage record.

Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light1,2,3,4

M, b. May 12, 1891, d. August 3, 1966
FatherJames Light5,2,3,6,7,4 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923
MotherSarah Olive Clower5,2,3,7,4 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934
     His Social Security Number was 233-12-7368.8 Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.9,10,4 He was born on May 12, 1891 at Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,8,11,3,4 He married Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher on June 28, 1914 at Summers Co., West Virginia.12 Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light died on August 3, 1966 at Denmar, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3,4 He Funeral services will be held Friday in the New Hope Methodist Church at Marie for Nathaniel Green Light, 75, of Marie, who died Wednesday after long iliness. Born at Marie, May 12, 1891, he was a son of the late James and Olive Clowers Light. He was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church and was a retired stone mason. Survivors include his wife, Virgie; three sons, Vey of Ballangee, Van of Creamery and Zane of Newton Falls, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Cosby E. Huffman of Barger Springs and Mrs. B. E. Cochran of Alderson; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Vest of Mabscott; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on August 4, 1966.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 98, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 23, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 89, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West VirginiaNathaniel and his family were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law James Belcher13
1930Dwelling 118, District 1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia14
1940Dwelling 44, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia15
1950Dwelling 78, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia16

Occupation

1920Farm laborer13
1930Construction laborer14
1940Farmer15
1950Stone mason16

Family

Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher b. June 9, 1889, d. May 22, 1978
Marriage*Nathaniel Green "Nathan" Light married Virginia Lee "Vergie" Belcher on June 28, 1914 at Summers Co., West Virginia.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nathaniel Green Light death record.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
  7. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
  10. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  11. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Belcher marriage record.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S798] Register Herald, From the Beulah Z. Cochran obituary in the Aug 4, 2013 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S798] Register Herald, From the Vey Dalton Light obituary in the Jan 17, 2000 edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Light marriage record.
  22. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Moses Bird/Byrd Light1,2,3

M, b. May 13, 1878, d. February 15, 1948
FatherJames Light4,5,6 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923
MotherSarah Olive Clower4,5,7,6 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934
     Moses Bird/Byrd Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on May 13, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Cora Lilly on September 18, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8 Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Alice S. Walker on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.9 Moses Bird/Byrd Light died on February 15, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.5,3 He M. B. (Moses) Light, of Mabscott, Raleigh county, 70-year-old retired carpenter for the C&O railroad, died Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. C. H. Bush, 1523 1/2 Seventh Av., Charleston. He was a member of railway's carpenter force for 36 years until his retirement four years ago. He was a native of Floyd county, Virginia, and a member of the First Baptist church of Beckley. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Alice Light; a son, W. K. of the coast guard In Norfolk; two other daughters, Mrs. A. F. Horndoff of Charleston and Mrs. Curtis Weatherman of North Carolina; three brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. on February 16, 1948.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 91, District 87, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia4
1900Dwelling 99, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia10
1910Dwelling 55, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia11
1920Dwelling 285, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia12
1930Dwelling 194, District 19, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13
1940Dwelling 255, District 41-33, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Railroad carpenter12
1930Railroad carpenter13
1940Carpenter14

Family 1

Cora Lilly b. May 12, 1876, d. March 3, 1915
Marriage*Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Cora Lilly on September 18, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

Alice S. Walker b. circa 1875
Marriage*Moses Bird/Byrd Light married Alice S. Walker on May 18, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the M. B. Light obituary in the Feb 16, 1948 edition.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the M. B. Light death certificate.
  6. [S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Lilly marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Walker marriage record.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.