Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Elias Jackson Light^1,2

M, b. June 1, 1879, d. October 16, 1936

Father

James Light^3,4,5,2 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923

Mother

Sarah Olive Clower^3,4,5,6,2 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934

Elias Jackson Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.^4,2,7 He was born on June 1, 1879 at Summers Co., West Virginia; The death certificate has a birth date of Jun 1, 1878. This is probably off by one year.^4,1 He married Ada Mary Hedrick on December 24, 1902 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,9,10 Elias Jackson Light died on October 16, 1936 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^4,2 He Elias J. Light died at his home on Ballengee street, Hinton, about 8 o'clock, Friday night, October 16, 1936, aged 58 years. Mr. Light was paralyzed in the early part of 1935 and had been in a feeble condition and unable to work since that time. A few weeks ago he suffered the second stroke of paralysis and until the end his case was regarded as hopeless. Mr. Light was a son of the late James and Olivet Light and was born near Marie. He spent all of his life as a citizen of Summers county. For 12 years previous to his last illness, he had been an efficient and faithful employe of the New River Grocery Co. of this city. Mr. Light was a member of the local Methodist church and the Every Man's Bible class of the church and until his death prevented was loyal in his attendance at the church and Sunday school services. He was a good man, enjoying the cordial respect and friendship of all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Miss Willie Light and Mrs. W. P. Scott, one son, James Hedrick Light. The following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs. Arthur Vest, of Mabscott; Mrs. Annie Simmons of Beckley; M. B. Light, of Mabscott; F. F. Light, of Beckley; N. G. Light, of Marie, and two half brothers, W. M. Light, of this city, and D. B. Light, of Marie. Remains were then taken to the Oak Grove cemetery at Ballengee for burial. on October 21, 1936.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 91, District 87, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia

1900

Dwelling 98, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 144, District 139, Talcott, Summers Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1920

Dwelling 185, District 134, Greenbrier, Summers Co., West Virginia

¹²

1930

Dwelling 15, District 8, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer¹¹
1920		Railroad pump repairman¹²
1930		Wholesale grocery laborer¹³

Family

Ada Mary Hedrick b. April 26, 1882, d. December 23, 1970

Marriage*

Elias Jackson Light married Ada Mary Hedrick on December 24, 1902 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,9,10

Children

Willie Benton Light^{11,12,13,10,14,2} b. March 3, 1909, d. June 27, 1996
Maycle Olive Light+^12,13,15 b. July 31, 1911, d. October 1, 2002
James Hedrick "Heggie" Light+^13,10,14,2 b. September 20, 1921, d. February 11, 1973

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S11951] Independent-Herald, The, From the Elias J. Light obituary in the Oct 21, 1936 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. J. Light death certificate.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
[S8753] Oak Grove Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1407] Lipps Family Tree by Vicki L. Goff, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3090927&id=I605133587
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Hedrick marriage record.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ada Light obituary in the Dec 24, 1970 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Light obituary in the Feb 13, 1973 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Martha Ann Tice

F, b. April 9, 1844, d. January 18, 1877

Father

Lebanon Tice¹

Mother

Frances Jane Webb^2,3,1

Martha Ann Tice was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 9, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, circa 1861.^6,1 As of circa 1861,her married name was Light. Martha Ann Tice died on January 18, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 32; Died of fever.^4,2,1

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 270, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

James Light b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923

Marriage*

Martha Ann Tice married James Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, circa 1861.^6,1

Children

David Henry Jackson Light+^6,7 b. November 15, 1861, d. June 27, 1947
James W. Lafayette Light⁶ b. June 15, 1864, d. March 19, 1872
John Riley Light⁶ b. November 6, 1866, d. March 22, 1886
Walter Marshall Light+^6,8 b. June 6, 1868, d. September 21, 1957
Daniel Boone Light+^9,10 b. January 16, 1871, d. January 27, 1947
Philip Kenton Light¹¹ b. August 1, 1875, d. 1891

Citations

[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David H. Light death certificate.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Light death certificate.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light¹

F, b. August 30, 1880, d. September 12, 1974

Father

James Light^2,3 b. May 4, 1836, d. January 20, 1923

Mother

Sarah Olive Clower^2,4,5,3 b. October 4, 1856, d. June 28, 1934

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ballengee, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 233-96-8172.⁷ She was born on August 30, 1880 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁷ She married Arthur Jackson Vest, son of John Jackson Vest and Martha Caroline Cook, on December 14, 1904 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,8 As of December 14, 1904,her married name was Vest.¹ Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light died on September 12, 1974 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^7,6 She Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vest, 84, of Mabscott, Raleigh County, died Thursday in Pinecrest Hospital. She was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church. Surviving: sons, Herbert of Beckley, Fred of MacArthur, James, of Vinton, Ohio; daughters, Mrs. Faye Lilly of Sophia, Mrs. Charles Vest and Mrs. Russell Bailey, both of Beckley; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. on September 14, 1974.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 98, District 129, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

1910

Dwelling 80, District 134, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 133, District 141, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 14, District 15, Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 255, District 41-33, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 93, District 41-96, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹³

Family

Arthur Jackson Vest b. January 28, 1884, d. January 24, 1973

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Light married Arthur Jackson Vest, son of John Jackson Vest and Martha Caroline Cook, on December 14, 1904 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,8

Children

Faye M. Vest+^{14,9,10,11,15,8,16,17,6} b. February 20, 1907, d. June 16, 1982
Glada May Vest+^{14,9,10,15,8,16,18} b. August 31, 1908, d. October 11, 1982
Hubert Guy Vest^{14,10,11,19,15,8,16,6} b. October 8, 1910, d. March 22, 1977
Helen Cora Vest+^{14,10,11,15,8,16,18,20} b. January 1, 1914, d. February 26, 2001
James Jackson "Jack" Vest+^{14,10,11,21,15,8,16,20} b. August 18, 1918, d. March 25, 1994
Fred Charles Vest+^{14,11,22,15,8,12,16,6} b. December 19, 1922, d. July 30, 2020

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Light marriage record.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Nathaniel Green Light obituary in the Aug 4, 1966 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sarah O. Light obituary in the Jun 29, 1934 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter M. Light obituary in the Sep 23, 1957 edition.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Vest obituary in the Sep 14, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Arthur Jackson Vest obituary in the Jan 25, 1973 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Helen Cora Vest Bailey obituary in the Feb 21, 2001 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Hubert Guy Vest obituary in the Mar 23, 1977 edition.
[S4295] Blue Ridge Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/blue-ridge, From the Fred Charles Vest obituary.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Glada Vest obituary.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Phipps marriage record.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Halstead marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Shockley marriage record.

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link^1,2,3,4

F, b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927

Father

David Link^2,1,5 b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900

Mother

Adeline Smith^1,2,5 b. October 12, 1822, d. September 26, 1883

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,5,7 She was born on April 22, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She married John Ballard Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of August 23, 1873,her married name was Light. Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link died on June 21, 1927 at Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^6,5

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 201, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 121, District 101, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 56, District 123, Milton Hall, Monroe Co., West Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1910

Farmer¹⁰

1920

Farm operator¹¹

Family

John Ballard Light b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917

Marriage*

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link married John Ballard Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on August 23, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6

Children

William Lazarus Light^8,12 b. June 14, 1874, d. January 12, 1884
Miriam Vestie Light+^8,13,14 b. April 25, 1876, d. February 5, 1938
Fredrick Jordan Light⁸ b. April 26, 1878, d. February 24, 1885
Unknown Light¹³ b. August 16, 1879, d. before June 11, 1880
Julia Ann Light+^9,3,13,15 b. September 3, 1880, d. August 30, 1941
Adeline Mary "Ada" "Addie" Light⁹ b. December 27, 1882, d. November, 1967
Mary A. Light¹⁶ b. January 11, 1884, d. January 18, 1884
John Gideon Light¹³ b. November 29, 1884, d. January 18, 1885
Henry Jeptha Light^9,10 b. November 29, 1884, d. July 6, 1919
Lucy Akillia Light+^9,17 b. December 26, 1886, d. March 10, 1962
Electa Katherine "Letty" "Lecta" Light+^9,18 b. March 19, 1889, d. July 17, 1947
Talmadge Ezra Light+^19,9,10 b. February 4, 1891, d. September 3, 1944
David Cicero Light+^20,9,10 b. March 20, 1893, d. April 10, 1943
Cyrus Hugh "Huey" Light+^9,10,11,21 b. July 17, 1895, d. March 12, 1961
Katherine Ellen "Katie" Light+^{9,10,11,22,23} b. June 28, 1898, d. December 12, 1988

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1404] Luther N. Byrd (Deceased), "History of the Smith Family, 1750 - 1944."
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julia Ann Poteet death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy A. Slatter death record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rebecca A. Light death certificate.
[S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
[S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miriam Slaven death certificate.
[S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
[S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy A. Slatter death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lecta Baker death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Talmadge E. Light death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the David Cicero Light death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Bennette marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Moseley-Light marriage record.
[S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Thomas Harrison Bryant^1,2,3

M, b. February 4, 1889, d. November 5, 1957

Father

Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant^4,5,6,1,7 b. October 1, 1854, d. August 1, 1926

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams^{8,4,5,6,1,9,7} b. April 22, 1865, d. July 29, 1949

Thomas Harrison Bryant was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3 He was born on February 4, 1889 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 He died on November 5, 1957 at Mountain Home, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 68.^1,3,7 He Thomas Harrison Bryant, 68, died yesterday at 5:10 pm. at Veterns Mountain Home, Tenn. He lived at 801 Cabell St. Born in Amherst County Feb 4, 1889, he was a son of the late T. W. G. Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant. He was a member of the Rainbow Division in World War I, and Post 16 the American Legion. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Morcum of Lynchburg and Mrs. G. T. Perdieu of Richmond. Internment will be in Spring Hills Cemetery. circa November 7, 1957.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 220, District 9, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 417, District 3, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 58, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 55, District 111-11, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 168, District 112-12, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1920

Iron foundry rammer⁵

1930

Shoe repairman⁸

Citations

[S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Thomas Harrison Bryant obituary in a Nov, 1957 edition.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1065] The News, Lynchburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, From the Sarah Elizabeth Williams Bryant obituary in the Jul 30, 1949 edition.
[S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Ira "Button" Poff^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 1, 1872, d. May 18, 1941

Father

Fleming Henry Poff^2,6,4 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891

Mother

Martha Frances Bird^2,7,6,4 b. June 8, 1844, d. September 4, 1928

William Ira "Button" Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on January 1, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 William Ira "Button" Poff died on May 18, 1941 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,4,5

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 469, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 83, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 107, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 115, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 82, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 88, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁹
1910		Farmer¹⁰
1920		Farmer¹¹
1930		Farmer¹²
1940		Farmer¹³

Family

Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner b. November 11, 1871, d. June 4, 1950

Marriage*

William Ira "Button" Poff married Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner, daughter of Albert Conner and Mary Jane Iddings, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4

Children

Launa Ibra "Laura" "Ivory" Poff+^9,10,14,15 b. December 3, 1894, d. October 28, 1995
Warner Bane Poff+^9,10,11,16,4 b. December 14, 1898, d. July 13, 1978

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S985] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 48.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[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
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Miriam Vestie Light^1,2

F, b. April 25, 1876, d. February 5, 1938

Father

John Ballard Light^1,3,4 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917

Mother

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link^1,3,4 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927

Miriam Vestie Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 25, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of November 13, 1897,her married name was Slaven.² She married Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven on November 13, 1897 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Miriam Vestie Light died on February 5, 1938 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 61.⁴

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 719, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 10, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 154, District 15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 182, District 9, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920

Milliner⁷

Family

Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven b. September 9, 1869, d. January 30, 1936

Marriage*

Miriam Vestie Light married Hargaiss Hoyt Slaven on November 13, 1897 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,4

Children

Garnet Cosby Slaven+^5,7,6,8 b. October 10, 1898, d. February 7, 1990
Hattie Slaven⁹ b. December 5, 1900, d. March 8, 1904
Vallie B. Slaven^7,6,8,10,11 b. February 15, 1905, d. June 29, 1953

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Slaven-Light marriage record.
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Miriam Slaven death certificate.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S10438] Oak Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Slaven marriage record.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Fredrick Jordan Light^1,2

M, b. April 26, 1878, d. February 24, 1885

Father

John Ballard Light³ b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917

Mother

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link³ b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927

Fredrick Jordan Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on April 26, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on February 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 6.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
[S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Unknown Light

M, b. August 16, 1879, d. before June 11, 1880

Father

John Ballard Light¹ b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917

Mother

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link¹ b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927

Unknown Light was born on August 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died before June 11, 1880; Not enumerated with the family in the 1880 Census.²

Citations

[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Peter Belcher¹

M, d. circa 1916

Peter Belcher married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, circa 1913 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Peter Belcher died circa 1916.³

Family

Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light b. November 16, 1893, d. November 19, 1965

Marriage*

He married Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, daughter of Henry Booker Light and Eliza Montgomery, circa 1913 at Scarbro, Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

Child

Mary June Belcher+³ b. August 3, 1914, d. October 22, 1974

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Laing-Belcher marriage record.
[S1165] John Operchuck, "Gerushia Light and Peter Balach," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 28 and Mar 15, 2006.
[S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.

William Lazarus Light^1,2

M, b. June 14, 1874, d. January 12, 1884

Father

John Ballard Light^1,3 b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917

Mother

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link^1,3 b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927

William Lazarus Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 14, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on January 12, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 9; Died of diptheria.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 195, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.

John Gideon Light^1,2

M, b. November 29, 1884, d. January 18, 1885

Father

John Ballard Light³ b. May 16, 1846, d. September 22, 1917

Mother

Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link³ b. April 22, 1855, d. June 21, 1927

John Gideon Light was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 29, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Dec 20, 1884.^1,3 He died on January 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
[S2097] Deanna Light-Probus-Hayden, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12631985/person/-214564780
[S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Eliza Montgomery^1,2

F, b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923

Eliza Montgomery was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 10, 1857 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 18, 1857.^3,2,4 She married Henry Booker Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of February 23, 1871,her married name was Light. Eliza Montgomery married Vernon Stuart Mann on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,6 As of August 27, 1918,her married name was Mann.⁶ Eliza Montgomery died on May 7, 1923 at Whipple, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 66.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 202, District 22, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 200, District 123, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 67, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son James⁹

Family 1

Henry Booker Light b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916

Marriage*

Eliza Montgomery married Henry Booker Light, son of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 23, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light+^7,5,10 b. December 18, 1871, d. July 29, 1961
Alice C. Light+^7,5,11 b. June 14, 1875, d. August 20, 1958
Sarah Ethel "Sallie" Light+^7,5,12,13 b. December 18, 1878, d. November 14, 1942
Okie Mae Light+^5,14 b. 1882, d. April 17, 1968
John Henry Light+^5,15,8 b. December 18, 1883, d. October 5, 1943
Fannie Light^3,5 b. October 18, 1890, d. March 20, 1899
Infant Twin #1 Light^3,5 b. January 10, 1892, d. January 15, 1892
Infant Twin #2 Light^3,5 b. January 10, 1892, d. January 15, 1892
Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light+^5,8,16,17 b. November 16, 1893, d. November 19, 1965
Edward Light+^5,8,18 b. April 18, 1898, d. July 4, 1950

Family 2

Vernon Stuart Mann b. circa 1844

Marriage*

Eliza Montgomery married Vernon Stuart Mann on August 27, 1918 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,6

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eliza Light death certificate.
[S335] M. Banks, K. Shumate, J. Banks H. Shumate, Cemeteries of Monroe County West Virginia.
[S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
[S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mann-Light marriage record.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Hughes death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Julius C. Olzer death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ozer-Mowery marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hundley-Light marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John H. Light death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Yon-Operchuck marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Margaret Jerusha Light Yon death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edward Light death certificate.

James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 18, 1871, d. July 29, 1961

Father

Henry Booker Light^4,6,7 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916

Mother

Eliza Montgomery^4,6,7 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923

James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,8 His Social Security Number was 233-60-5491.⁹ He was born on December 18, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 18, 1872.^7,2,9 He married Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman on May 10, 1894 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Ollie E. Taylor on August 12, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹¹ James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, before April 10, 1930.^12,13 James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light died on July 29, 1961 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^3,8 He Funeral services for James Light, 89, Glen Jean, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Union Church at Glen Jean with the Rev. Homer Elkins in charge. Burial will to in High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Light died in the Oak Hill Hospital Saturday after a short illness. A retired carpenter, he was member of the Glen Jean Union Church. Survivors include a son, Aubrey Light, of Huntington; three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Leich of Beckley, Mrs. Pearl Holcomb and Mrs. Grace Byset, both of Glen Jean; two sisters, Mrs. Okey Henderson of Parkersburg and Mrs. Rushia Yon of MacArthur; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. on July 31, 1961.⁸

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 202, District 22, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 195, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

1920

Dwelling 67, District 130, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia

¹⁴

1930

Dwelling 270, District 14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1910		Coal mine carpenter¹
1920		Farmer¹⁴
1930		Carpenter¹²

Family 1

Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman b. May 9, 1869, d. March 31, 1912

Marriage*

James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Queen Victoria "Tory" Huffman on May 10, 1894 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹⁰

Children

Lottie Lillian Light+^1,15,16,8 b. August 8, 1895, d. March, 1978
Grace Lee "Gracie" Light+^1,9,8 b. November 26, 1897, d. February 10, 1988
Eliza Pearl Light+^1,9,8 b. August 14, 1902, d. February 3, 1997
James Aubrey Light+^14,1,17,8 b. September 2, 1907, d. June 25, 1987

Family 2

Ollie E. Taylor b. circa 1874

Marriage*

James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Ollie E. Taylor on August 12, 1919 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹¹

Family 3

Sarah Amanda Iddings b. May 28, 1876, d. 1937

Marriage*

James Napolean "Booker Jim" Light married Sarah Amanda Iddings, daughter of Jonathan Bird Iddings and Rosa Belle "Rosa" Clower, before April 10, 1930.^12,13

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James N. Light death record.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S4671] High Lawn Memorial Park, Fayette Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S2051] Raleigh Register, From the James Light obituary in the Jul 31, 1961 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Huffman marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Taylor marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ballard-Light marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leich-Ballard marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Light-Overholt marriage record.

Alice C. Light^1,2,3

F, b. June 14, 1875, d. August 20, 1958

Father

Henry Booker Light^1,4,3 b. October 15, 1848, d. August 16, 1916

Mother

Eliza Montgomery^1,4,3 b. April 10, 1857, d. May 7, 1923

Alice C. Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She was born on June 14, 1875 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ She married Elijah Walter Hughes on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,5 As of August 22, 1895,her married name was Hughes.⁶ Alice C. Light died on August 20, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^3,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Hughes, 83, of 221 Sixth St. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Church of God by the Rev. C. E. Bays. Mrs. Hughes, a resident of Beckley for the past 18 years, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after an extended illness. Her husband, Elijah Hughes, preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Church of God. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Kempson of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Frances Wise of Marietta, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Miller of Parkersburg; one son, Carl Hughes of Parkersburg; one brother, James Light of Glen Jean; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Yon of MacArthur and Mrs. Okey Henderson of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on August 21, 1958.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 202, District 22, Craig Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 269, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 279, District 182, Tygart, Wood Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 540, District 27, Tygart, Wood Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 345, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁹

Family

Elijah Walter Hughes b. January 24, 1873, d. December 18, 1945

Marriage*

Alice C. Light married Elijah Walter Hughes on August 22, 1895 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^6,5

Children

Elizabeth "Betty" Hughes+^7,10,11 b. September 22, 1896, d. September 30, 1995
Frances Lee "Fanny" Hughes^7,5 b. August 29, 1901, d. July 11, 1979
Carl Mason Hughes+^2,7,5,12 b. March 1, 1904, d. January 19, 1990
Ruth Eva Hughes+^{2,7,5,9,12,10} b. June 17, 1906, d. October 6, 1995

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Alice Hughes death certificate.
[S845] John Operchuck, "Henry Booker Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 13, 2002.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alice Hughes obituary in the Aug 21, 1958 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hughes-Light marriage record.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Lazarus Light¹

M, b. circa 1740, d. 1786

Lazarus Light married Elizabeth Unknown.¹ Lazarus Light was born circa 1740 at New York.¹ He died in 1786 at Virginia.

Family

Elizabeth Unknown

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Unknown.¹

Children

James L. Light+ b. 1769, d. before July 21, 1853
Henry Light+ b. circa 1771, d. April, 1823
Samuel Jackson Light Sr.+ b. circa 1773

Citations

[S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.

Willie J. Conner^1,2

M, b. September 19, 1867, d. August 24, 1899

Father

Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner^1,2 b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897

Mother

Mary Jane Walton^1,2 b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934

Willie J. Conner was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 19, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He died on August 24, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 31.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 254, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 435, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.

John Wilson Light¹

M, b. 1828, d. 1863

Father

Elijah D. Light¹ b. 1799, d. July, 1879

Mother

Susannah Wilson¹

John Wilson Light was born in 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Catherine Rose, daughter of Unknown Beckleheimer and Martha Rose, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Wilson Light died in 1863 at Libertyville, Bedford Co., Virginia; Died in the Battle of Chancelorsville during the Civil War.²

Family

Catherine Rose b. 1836

Marriage*

He married Catherine Rose, daughter of Unknown Beckleheimer and Martha Rose, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Rhoda Jane Light+³ b. April 30, 1856, d. June 16, 1935
Rosa Emma Light+¹ b. July 7, 1857, d. March 16, 1910
Joseph Green Light+¹ b. September 18, 1858, d. August 5, 1947
Mary Ann Light+¹ b. 1862

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S309] Wes McDaniel, Light in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Feb 25, 2004.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Catherine Rose^1,2

F, b. 1836

Father

Unknown Beckleheimer

Mother

Martha Rose²

Catherine Rose was buried at McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her name is spelled as Katherine on her tombstone.³ She was born in 1836 at Bath Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married John Wilson Light, son of Elijah D. Light and Susannah Wilson, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of May 21, 1854,her married name was Light.

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 186, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of James L. Wilson⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

John Wilson Light b. 1828, d. 1863

Marriage*

Catherine Rose married John Wilson Light, son of Elijah D. Light and Susannah Wilson, on May 21, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Rhoda Jane Light+⁶ b. April 30, 1856, d. June 16, 1935
Rosa Emma Light+² b. July 7, 1857, d. March 16, 1910
Joseph Green Light+² b. September 18, 1858, d. August 5, 1947
Mary Ann Light+² b. 1862

Citations

[S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S14127] McNeil Cemetery, Diamond Knob Road, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Shelman C. Vest^1,2,3,4

M, b. December 31, 1895, d. October 7, 1934

Father

John Vest^5,1,2,3,4 b. August 20, 1871, d. March 24, 1955

Mother

Eliza E. Angle^5,1,2,3,4 b. February 2, 1873

Shelman C. Vest was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on December 31, 1895 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 31, 1896.^2,6,4 He married Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese, daughter of Henry Cassell DeWeese and Sarah Jane Kelley, on April 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 Shelman C. Vest died on October 7, 1934 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 38.^2,4 He Falling over an eight-foot wall, Shelman C. Vest, 38, an electrician for the American Coal company was fatally injured Sunday morning at his home at McComas. Mr. Vest was cutting kindling about 10 o'clock Sunday morning when he tripped and fell backwards over the wall. He died at 4:16 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. Vest landed on the hard surface of the highway in front of his home. Although he arose after the fall and walked to the house, he was forced to lie down on the porch. Mrs. Vest was not at the home at the time of the accident and when she returned he complained that he had fallen and "hurt his back." Mrs. Vest accompanied him upstairs, where he went to bed. Soon afterwards he lapsed into unconsciousness and died a short time later. Examination disclosed that his skull had been fractured. Mr. Vest had been in the employee of the American Coal company for about fifteen years. He was born in Floyd county, Virginia, December 31, 1895, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Vest. He is survived by his widow and one son, Wayne Martin Vest, aged 4 years, and his parents. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 at Thomas Memorial church, McComas, conducted by the Rev. J. R. Belcher, assisted by the Rev. J. M. Wysor, of Berwind, and the Rev. J. E. Davis, of Jenkinjones. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery and will be in charge of Bailey lodge 137 A. F. and A. M. Pallbearers: S. S. Cooper, Nelson Cooper, Abe Lawarence, W. P. Huffman, William Stone, William Cox, Flower bearers: Madames W. D Fitzhugh, S. S. Cooper, Harve Browning, K. N. Marshall, Melvin McClain, Claude Bailey, Harry Fulford, B. F. Pinkard, J. S. Ayers, Abe Lawarence, O. E. Hurst, C. C. Bird, W. I. Gully, J. S. Sanders, Millard King, W. R. Sheets, Leonard Belcher, J. T. Parcel, L. W. Marshall. on October 9, 1934.⁴

Census Records

1910

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

⁸

1930

Dwelling 369, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer⁸
1916		Farmer¹
1930		Coal mine electrician⁹

Family

Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese b. August 22, 1899, d. June 9, 1924

Marriage*

Shelman C. Vest married Mantella "Mantel" DeWeese, daughter of Henry Cassell DeWeese and Sarah Jane Kelley, on April 12, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7

Child

Brondly L. Vest¹⁰ b. March 4, 1920, d. June 9, 1924

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shelman C. Vest death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Vest-Hundley marriage record.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Shelman C. Vest obituary in the Oct 9, 1934 edition.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Brondly L. Vest death certificate.

Henry Link^1,2,3

M, b. 1790, d. 1864

Henry Link was buried at Old Friendship Church Lot, adjoining Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Rt. 221 E. by Rt. 679, 17 miles east of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born in 1790 at Virginia.³ He married Mary "Polly" Winters on November 1, 1811 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia. Henry Link married Rebecca Lykins in 1842.^4,2 Henry Link died in 1864.³

Family 1

Mary "Polly" Winters d. circa 1840

Marriage*

He married Mary "Polly" Winters on November 1, 1811 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.

Child

David Link+⁵ b. March 11, 1818, d. February 19, 1900

Family 2

Rebecca Lykins b. October 30, 1816, d. November 3, 1904

Marriage*

Henry Link married Rebecca Lykins in 1842.^4,2

Citations

[S700] Unknown, Hoback - Rutrough Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Susannah "Susan" Winfrey^1,2

F, b. October, 1851

Father

Stephen Winfrey¹

Mother

Elizabeth Childress¹

Susannah "Susan" Winfrey was born in October, 1851 at Virginia.² She married Cyrus Milton Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on May 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of May 30, 1899,her married name was Link. Susannah "Susan" Winfrey Susan later moved into the household of her son Exodus Link in Plumas Co., California in 1920.^4,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 240, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 2, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1910

Farmer⁶

Family

Cyrus Milton Link b. October 29, 1850, d. November 20, 1904

Marriage*

Susannah "Susan" Winfrey married Cyrus Milton Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on May 30, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Eliza Lee Conner^1,2

F, b. February 25, 1869, d. October 23, 1923

Father

Nathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner^1,2,3,4,5 b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897

Mother

Mary Jane Walton^1,2,3,4,5 b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934

Eliza Lee Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She was born on February 25, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,5 She married John Henry Clower, son of Lewis B. Clower and Margaret "Peggy" Epperly, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 30, 1895,her married name was Clower. Eliza Lee Conner died on October 23, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^6,7,4

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 254, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 435, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 5, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 212, District 113, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

John Henry Clower b. July 1, 1860, d. May 21, 1937

Marriage*

Eliza Lee Conner married John Henry Clower, son of Lewis B. Clower and Margaret "Peggy" Epperly, on June 30, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Camma Jane Clower^{9,10,11,12,13} b. March 21, 1898, d. June 14, 1964
Ida Lee Clower+^9,10,14,4,15 b. August 21, 1905, d. April 4, 1959

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Camma Jane Johnson death certificate.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis¹

F, b. March 10, 1872, d. November 14, 1939

Father

Robert L. Willis¹

Mother

Sarah Catherine Hellem¹ b. October 27, 1838, d. May 1, 1913

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 10, 1872 at Virginia.² She married John Lemons Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of August 9, 1891,her married name was Link. Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis died on November 14, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.²

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

John Lemons Link b. February 22, 1852, d. June 12, 1932

Marriage*

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis married John Lemons Link, son of David Link and Adeline Smith, on August 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Catherine Hellem¹

F, b. October 27, 1838, d. May 1, 1913

Sarah Catherine Hellem was born on October 27, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married Robert L. Willis circa 1858. As of circa 1858,her married name was Willis. Sarah Catherine Hellem died on May 1, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.¹

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Robert L. Willis

Marriage*

Sarah Catherine Hellem married Robert L. Willis circa 1858.

Children

Martha Ellen Frances Willis+ b. October 18, 1866, d. October 1, 1946
Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie B." Willis³ b. March 10, 1872, d. November 14, 1939
Ardella Rosabell Willis

Citations

[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Sarah Catherine Willis death certificate.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ada Virginia Akers^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 23, 1891, d. November 5, 1918

Father

Ballard Preston Akers^5,1,2,3 b. April 16, 1861, d. September 25, 1939

Mother

Emily Jane "Emma" Poff^5,1,2,3 b. May 7, 1856, d. June 25, 1929

Ada Virginia Akers was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 She was born on September 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1890.^5,6,1,3 She married Coy Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on October 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of October 23, 1907,her married name was Link. Ada Virginia Akers died on November 5, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 27.^5,6,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 220, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 113, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Coy Link b. December 10, 1888, d. February 3, 1971

Marriage*

Ada Virginia Akers married Coy Link, son of David Wesley Link and Lucy Mary Conner, on October 23, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7

Children

Alvin Link+^{5,9,10,8,11,3,12} b. May 18, 1908, d. August 2, 1982
Ernestine T. Link+^{9,10,8,4,13,11} b. July 15, 1909, d. February 17, 1995
Helen Catherine Link+^10,11,12 b. August 9, 1912, d. September 10, 2006
Violet Blondell "Granny" Link+^9,10,11,14,4 b. January 12, 1916, d. March 16, 2003
Infant Link³ b. November 5, 1918, d. November 5, 1918

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S35] Ancestors of Galen Daniel Underwood, Sr., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/u/n/d/Galen-Underwood/GENE5-0001.html
[S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Violet Link Forbes obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Catherine Link Cundiff obituary in the Sep 12, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arnold Leon Link obituary in the Mar 19, 2017 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.