Maybelle Stewart1

F, b. May 11, 1912, d. January 21, 1986
FatherSilas Reed Stewart Jr.2,1,3 b. October 31, 1872, d. March 10, 1922
MotherBertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner2,1,3 b. December, 1875
     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9776.4 Maybelle Stewart was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on May 11, 1912 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5,1,6 As of October 23, 1926,her married name was Jones.3 She married Clarence Cleveland Jones on October 23, 1926 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,6,3,7 Maybelle Stewart died on January 21, 1986 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 73.5,1,6 She Maybelle Stewart Jones, 73, of Narrows, died Tuesday in Pulaski Health Care Center. She was born in Montgomery County on May 11, 1912, and was a daughter of the Late Silas and Birdie Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cleveland Jones. She is survived by two sons, Robert R. Jones of Narrows, Clarence Jones of Flint, Mich; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy M. Pritchard and Mrs. Rosemary J. Conner, both of Dublin; one brother, Herman Stewart of Narrows; seven grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery. on January 24, 1986.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 134, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 170, District 36-6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 222, District 36-6, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia9

Family

Clarence Cleveland Jones b. November 15, 1902, d. January 4, 1974
Marriage*Maybelle Stewart married Clarence Cleveland Jones on October 23, 1926 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,6,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maybelle Stewart Jones obituary in the Jan 24, 1986 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3417] Peterstown Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Cleveland Jones obituary in the Jan 6, 1974 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Jones Pritchard obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Carlton Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. September 9, 1906, d. October 11, 1957
FatherJohn William Conner1,2,5,6,7,3,8,9 b. May 11, 1877, d. January 9, 1952
MotherLaura E. Udoxey Sisson1,2,5,6,7,3,8,9 b. October 15, 1879, d. October 26, 1965
     Roy Carlton Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,8 He was born on September 9, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8 He married Lila Lee Huffman on December 8, 1934 at Fairview, Virginia.2,4 Roy Carlton Conner and Lila Lee Huffman were divorced on October 10, 1938 at Virginia.2,4 Roy Carlton Conner married Eula Ethel Akers on November 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Roy Carlton Conner and Eula Ethel Akers were divorced on February 18, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 Roy Carlton Conner died on October 11, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.2,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 108, District 134, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 157, District 125, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 128, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1940Convict Camp, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Mine laborer7

Family 1

Lila Lee Huffman b. circa 1913
Marriage*Roy Carlton Conner married Lila Lee Huffman on December 8, 1934 at Fairview, Virginia.2,4 
Divorce* Roy Carlton Conner and Lila Lee Huffman were divorced on October 10, 1938 at Virginia.2,4 

Family 2

Eula Ethel Akers b. circa 1910
Marriage*Roy Carlton Conner married Eula Ethel Akers on November 12, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Roy Carlton Conner and Eula Ethel Akers were divorced on February 18, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Dorothy Evelyn Conner obituary in the Apr 1, 1936 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clarence Cleveland Jones1,2,3,4

M, b. November 15, 1902, d. January 4, 1974
     Clarence Cleveland Jones was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.5,3,4 His Social Security Number was 227-09-6072.6 He was born on November 15, 1902 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jun 2, 1902 and his death certificate has Nov 5, 1902 and some records have his birth state as WV.5,2,6,3 He married Maybelle Stewart, daughter of Silas Reed Stewart Jr. and Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner, on October 23, 1926 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,7,4 Clarence Cleveland Jones died on January 4, 1974 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 71.5,3,4 He Clarence Cleveland Jones, age 71, died Friday in Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, after a lingering illness. He was the son of the late George and Lucinda Turner Jones and retired employee of the Celco Textile Plant, Narrows. He is survived by his wife, Maybelle Stewart Jones; two sons, Robert Ray Jones of Narrows; Clarence Reed Jones of Flint, Mich; two daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Conner and Mrs. Dorothy Pritchard, both of Dublin; five brothers, Jack Jones of Beaver, W.Va; Claude Jones of Hopewell, Va; Lacy Jones of Roanoke; Lonnie Jones of High Point, N.C; Amos Jones of Bossivane, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Della Logsdon of Roanoke; Mrs. Lillie Thomas of Salem; Mrs. Don Hedrick of Mullins, W.Va; also seven grandchildren. Burial in the Peterstown Cemetery. on January 6, 1974.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 170, District 36-6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 222, District 36-6, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Dry cleaner truck driver8
1950Truck driver9

Family

Maybelle Stewart b. May 11, 1912, d. January 21, 1986
Marriage*Clarence Cleveland Jones married Maybelle Stewart, daughter of Silas Reed Stewart Jr. and Bertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner, on October 23, 1926 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maybelle Stewart Jones obituary in the Jan 24, 1986 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence Cleveland Jones obituary in the Jan 6, 1974 edition.
  5. [S3417] Peterstown Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Mae Jones Pritchard obituary in the Mar 24, 2013 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Herman Elbert Stewart1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 3, 1916, d. August 20, 1993
FatherSilas Reed Stewart Jr.8,3,9,4,5 b. October 31, 1872, d. March 10, 1922
MotherBertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner8,3,9,4,5,10 b. December, 1875
     His Social Security Number was 230-10-3141.11 Herman Elbert Stewart was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.12 He was born on July 3, 1916 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1917.11,4,5,6 He married Edna Louise Bouldin on August 31, 1954 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.3,7 Herman Elbert Stewart died on August 20, 1993 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.1,11 He STEWART, Herman Elbert, 76, of Narrows, died Friday, August 20, 1993. on August 22, 1993.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 134, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 369, District 36-5, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 222, District 36-6, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer10
1950Truck driver13

Family

Edna Louise Bouldin b. August 1, 1938, d. June 15, 2014
Marriage*Herman Elbert Stewart married Edna Louise Bouldin on August 31, 1954 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Elbert Stewart obituary in the Aug 22, 1993 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Leon Stewart obituary in the Jun 30, 2000 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Louise Brown obituary in the Jun 17, 2014 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maybelle Stewart Jones obituary in the Jan 24, 1986 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3417] Peterstown Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Timothy Elbert Stewart, Sr. obituary in the Mar 25, 2018 edition.

Sarah Jane Stewart1

F, b. October, 1896
FatherSilas Reed Stewart Jr.1 b. October 31, 1872, d. March 10, 1922
MotherBertha J. "Bertie" "Birdie" Conner1 b. December, 1875
     Sarah Jane Stewart was born in October, 1896 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 17, District 61, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Not enumerated with her family in the 1910 Census2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Hettie Ann Conner1,2,3

F, b. September 7, 1899, d. August 5, 1990
FatherDaniel Adam Conner2,4,5,6,3 b. January 20, 1872, d. March 12, 1955
MotherLydia Amanda Conner2,4,5,6,3 b. June 23, 1875, d. February 22, 1959
     Hettie Ann Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-1824.10 She was born on September 7, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,3 She married William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning, son of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on February 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,3,12 As of February 18, 1920,her married name was Manning. Hettie Ann Conner died on August 5, 1990 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.8,10,3 She Hettie Conner Manning, age 90, passed away Sunday morning in the Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ilene and Buddy Vest, Copper Hill; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ersel Sr. and Juanita Manning, Copper Hill; Vester and Alma Lou Manning, Copper Hill; Joseph and Gertie Manning, Roanoke; one brother, Irvin Conner, Copper Hill; one sister, Virgie Conner, Copper Hill; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem Church (Head of the River Church), Copper Hill, with Elder Hale Terry officiating with interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 6, 1990.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 161, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 42, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 169, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 163, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 30, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 48, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning b. September 5, 1892, d. October 4, 1967
Marriage*Hettie Ann Conner married William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning, son of Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning and Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, on February 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,3,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S305] Paul D. Craghead, "Conner info at Salem Court House," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2004.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie C. Manning obituary in the Aug 6, 1990 edition.
  9. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for William Carey V. Manning.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Carey Manning obituary in the Oct 5, 1967 edition.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.
  18. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Crystal Lynn Manning.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 5, 1892, d. October 4, 1967
FatherNathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning2,6,7,8,3 b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923
MotherElizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner2,6,7,8,3,9 b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944
     His Social Security Number was 229-32-2610.10 William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,3,5,12 He was born on September 5, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,13,3,4 He married Hettie Ann Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on February 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,5 William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning died on October 4, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3,5 He William Carey "Vollie" Manning, 75, of Copper Hill died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Hettie Conner Manning; a daughter, Mrs. Ilene Vest, Copper Hill, Joseph M. Manning, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Louella Conner, Roanoke. Burial in Restvale Cemetery. on October 5, 1967.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 250, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 46, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 109, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 163, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 30, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1950Dwelling 48, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1930Farmer14
1940Farmer15
1950Farmer16

Family

Hettie Ann Conner b. September 7, 1899, d. August 5, 1990
Marriage*William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning married Hettie Ann Conner, daughter of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on February 18, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for William Carey V. Manning.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Carey Manning obituary in the Oct 5, 1967 edition.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Alice Manning obituary in the Aug 18, 1944 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  13. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.
  19. [S305] Paul D. Craghead, "Conner info at Salem Court House," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2004.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ersel Adam Manning Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 2, 1929, d. August 23, 2013
FatherWilliam Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning8,1,2,9,4 b. September 5, 1892, d. October 4, 1967
MotherHettie Ann Conner8,10,1,2,9,4 b. September 7, 1899, d. August 5, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-7437.11 Ersel Adam Manning Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on November 2, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,11,6 He married Mildred Juanita Stewart, daughter of John Sidney Stewart and Clyde Willis, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,3,5 Ersel Adam Manning Sr. died on August 23, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 83.4,5,11,7 He Ersel Adam Manning Sr., 83, of Copper Hill, went peacefully home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 23, 2013. He worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation for over 40 years, serving as a Superintendent. Mr. Manning was a dedicated member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the Check Ruritan Club for numerous years having served as club president for many years, and he served on the Farm Bureau Board. After his retirement, he and his wife, Juanita, farmed together for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mildred "Juanita" Manning and his parents, Hettie and Volly Manning. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ed Miller of Christiansburg, Cindy and Lee Beckner of Copper Hill, Teresa and David Ingram of Copper Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Ersel Jr. and Sandra Manning of Floyd; Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Brad St. Clair, Eddie and Jessica Miller, Amie and Bobby Maxwell, Joshua Manning, Kristina and Chuck Cromer, Matthew, Jason, and Bryan Beckner, Wayne and Brandi Ingram, Kassie Ingram, and Jordan Ingram. He has been blessed by eight great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Ilene and Arthur Conner and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vester and Alma Lou Manning and Joseph and Gertie Manning. The family wishes to thank Carilion Hospice and caregivers Angela Linkous and Dulinda Bender. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Marty Moyer, and the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 25, 2013.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 163, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 30, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Mildred Juanita Stewart b. January 4, 1932, d. January 9, 2013
Marriage*Ersel Adam Manning Sr. married Mildred Juanita Stewart, daughter of John Sidney Stewart and Clyde Willis, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,12,3,5 
Children
  • Jean Carol Manning13,3,4
  • Ersel Adam Manning Jr.13,3,4
  • Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Manning13,3,4
  • Teresa Jane Manning13,3,4

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Mildred Stewart Manning obituary in the Jan 10, 2013 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.
  5. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for William Carey V. Manning.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie C. Manning obituary in the Aug 6, 1990 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Willis Stewart obituary in the Feb 8, 1991 edition.
  13. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mildred Juanita Stewart1,2,3

F, b. January 4, 1932, d. January 9, 2013
FatherJohn Sidney Stewart4,1 b. September 30, 1903, d. July, 1983
MotherClyde Willis4,1 b. September 11, 1908, d. February 6, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 227-36-4895.5 Mildred Juanita Stewart was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 She was born on January 4, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3,5 She married Ersel Adam Manning Sr., son of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,6 As of January 7, 1950,her married name was Manning. Mildred Juanita Stewart died on January 9, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 81.2,6,7,5 She Mildred Stewart (Juanita) Manning, 81, of Copper Hill, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Juanita enjoyed caring for her family and farming with her husband. She was a dedicated member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ersel Adam Manning Sr., of Copper Hill; daughters and sons- in-law, Jean and Ed Miller, of Christiansburg, Cindy and Lee Beckner, of Copper Hill, and Teresa and David Ingram, of Copper Hill; son and daughter- in-law, Ersel Jr. and Sandra Manning, of Floyd. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Brad St.Clair, Eddie and Jessica Miller, Amie and Bobby Maxwell, Joshua Manning, Kristina and Chuck Cromer, Matthew, Jason and Bryan Beckner, Wayne and Brandi Ingram, Kassie Ingram and fiance, Michael Belcher, and Jordan Ingram. She has been blessed with seven great-grandchildren. A special thank you goes out to her caregivers Kallie Parker and the Carilion Hospice Family. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. on January 10, 2013.2

Family

Ersel Adam Manning Sr. b. November 2, 1929, d. August 23, 2013
Marriage*She married Ersel Adam Manning Sr., son of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on January 7, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,6 
Children
  • Jean Carol Manning8,2,9
  • Ersel Adam Manning Jr.8,2,9
  • Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Manning8,2,9
  • Teresa Jane Manning8,2,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Mildred Stewart Manning obituary in the Jan 10, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clyde Willis Stewart obituary in the Feb 8, 1991 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ersel Adam Manning, Sr. obituary in the Aug 25, 2013 edition.

Sarah "Sally" Huff1

F, b. circa 1816
FatherJames Huff2,3,4 b. circa 1795
MotherStacy Litterall2 d. February 3, 1859
     Sarah "Sally" Huff was born circa 1816 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Claiborne L. Manning, son of William O. Manning/Mannon and Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith, on October 4, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 4, 1836,her married name was Manning.

Family

Claiborne L. Manning
Marriage*Sarah "Sally" Huff married Claiborne L. Manning, son of William O. Manning/Mannon and Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith, on October 4, 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  4. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S911] Paul McNeil, "McNeil Genealogy."
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Huff1

M, b. circa 1795
     James Huff was born circa 1795 at Virginia.1 He married Stacy Litterall on May 8, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1

Family

Stacy Litterall d. February 3, 1859
Marriage*James Huff married Stacy Litterall on May 8, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Kyle Kemper Conner1,2

M, b. August 19, 1873, d. August 9, 1936
FatherNathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner3,4 b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897
MotherMary Jane Walton3,4 b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934
     Kyle Kemper Conner was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.1,2 He was born on August 19, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,4 He married Ida Belle Sarver circa 1895.7,8 Kyle Kemper Conner died on August 9, 1936 at Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 62.2 He Kyle Kemper Conner died Sunday at his home near Liberty Grove, aged 62 years. The deceased was a native of Virginia, but had resided in the Liberty Grove section for several years, where he followed farming. His widow, Mrs. Ida Conner, and several children survive. Interment made in West Nottingham cemetery. on August 14, 1936.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 435, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 29, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 121, District 27, Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland10
1930Dwelling 260, District 13, Election District 6, Cecil Co., Maryland11

Occupation

1910Lumber company foreman7
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Ida Belle Sarver b. 1879, d. March 9, 1954
Marriage*Kyle Kemper Conner married Ida Belle Sarver circa 1895.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S12134] Midland Journal, The, From the Kyle Kemper Conner obituary in the Aug 14, 1936 edition.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Ida Conner obituary in the Mar 12, 1954 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Clarence E. Conner death certificate.
  14. [S4302] Logan Banner, The, From the Alvin Woodrow Conner obituary in the Sep 9, 2010 edition.
  15. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Charles A. Manning1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December, 1840, d. September 13, 1916
FatherCary Manning2,6 b. circa 1816
MotherMahala Cole2,6 b. circa 1826
     Charles A. Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Co. I 34 Va. Inf. C.S.A."1,5 He was born in December, 1840 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,7 He married Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead, daughter of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 Charles A. Manning died on September 13, 1916 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 75.4,5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 89, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 43, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 7, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 153, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 307, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated as divorced and living as a boarder in the household of George H. Gearheart9

Occupation

1870Farmer3
1880Farmer8
1900Farmer7

Family

Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead b. June 16, 1843, d. May 27, 1929
Marriage*Charles A. Manning married Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead, daughter of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mahalie Manning death certificate.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.

Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead1,2,3

F, b. February 27, 1855, d. March 6, 1924
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead4,5,6 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner4,5,6 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 27, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She married William Riley Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, circa 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 As of circa 1875,her married name was Wilson. Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead died on March 6, 1924 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.7,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 186, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 316, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 197, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 100, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 149, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

William Riley Wilson b. June 24, 1846, d. December 24, 1932
Marriage*Zilphia Ann Frances "Zelphan" Craighead married William Riley Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, circa 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  17. [S938] Welcome to my Genealogy Page, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/
  18. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  19. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Mosiah Moses Martin1

M, b. 1826, d. 1909
FatherWilliam Martin2 b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
MotherSarah "Sallie" Harris b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
     Mosiah Moses Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born in 1826 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 He married Nancy Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Sarah "Margaret" Sowers, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 Mosiah Moses Martin died in 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 48, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 263, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 140, District 29, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1860Farmer5
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7

Family

Nancy Spangler b. 1831, d. September 8, 1894
Marriage*Mosiah Moses Martin married Nancy Spangler, daughter of David Palmer Spangler and Sarah "Margaret" Sowers, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
  3. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  4. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Asa Martin obituary in the Jan 19, 1928 edition.
  10. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. W. Frizzell Martin death certificate.
  12. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

William Martin1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
FatherMoses Jocephas Martin Sr.4,6 b. 1768, d. 1829
MotherPhiladelphia "Adelphia" Martin4 b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
     William Martin was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 He was born on November 12, 1796 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7 He married Sarah "Sallie" Harris, daughter of Barnes Harris, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.8 William Martin married Mary Lampey on October 30, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 William Martin died on November 12, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.7,6 He left a will on November 21, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I, William Martin of the County of Floyd, and State of Virginia, being of Sound Mind and disposing Memory, and considering the uncertainty of life and the Certain of Death, do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament to wit:
First, I desire that all my just debts and Furnal [sic] expences be paid out of My Estate -
Secondly, I give to my Beloved Wife Mary, a certain portion of my Farm bounded as followes to wit - (description of metes and bounds) - I allso give her privlege of cutting timber on annex of my land for her own use. I allso geve to my wife Mary, Three Hundred Dollars in Money, and one Horse, and one two-horse Wagon and harness for the same - one Milch Cow and I allso give to my wife Mary two head of sheep and two head of hogs and two Beads and Furniture for the same - one press sideboard, Beaum and Frank. One cooking Stove and and Vessels for the same. Wheels and Reel. One side saddle and Bridle. The above named property and Money is to be hers so long as She Remains my Widow. I give unto Balsora Richards one Dollar.
Thirdly - I give to Delpha Vest, James Martin's heirs, and Moses Martin, Tabitha Graham, Syntha Lawrence, William Martin, Jr and Letica Hale heirs with the Exception of Jeremiah Hale, who is to have One Dollar as his part, the above named parties is to Shear Eaqual in My Estate.
Fourthly - I gave to Tempey Forgerson my Daughter ten Dollars out of my Estate and no more -
Fifthly - I give unto Isaac Martin, my son, One Dollar and no more.
Sixthly - I gave unto Vilaann Hale, my Daughter, Fifty Dollars and no more.
Seventhly - I gave Catharine Simons, my GrandDaughter, Daughter of Letha Simons, Desd, ten Dollars and no more.
Eightly - I give unto Burwell Wimmer, my GranSon, the son of Louise Wimmer, my Daughter One Dollar and no More.
Ninthly - After My Deseace I desire that my Estate Real and personly including dets due and Money on hand and all person propertys what so every owened by me, not heretofore disposed of by me, sold by my executors hereinafter mentioned.
Tenthly - I do hereby appoint my Friends, Noah B. Moore and Moses Martin my son my Executors to carry out my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others Wills or Testaments hereto before made by me -- in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of January 1879.

Attest his Harvey D. Wells
William Martin
James D. Moore mark

Proven in Floyd County Circuit Court, November 21, 1881.9

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 53, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 270, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 129, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1850Farmer2
1860Farmer1
1870Farmer3
1880Farmer5

Family 1

Sarah "Sallie" Harris b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
Marriage*William Martin married Sarah "Sallie" Harris, daughter of Barnes Harris, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.8 
Children

Family 2

Mary Lampey b. circa 1827
Marriage*William Martin married Mary Lampey on October 30, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  7. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  9. [S353] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 01, From the will of William Martin.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sarah "Sallie" Harris1

F, b. August 7, 1798, d. October 14, 1872
FatherBarnes Harris1
     Sarah "Sallie" Harris was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 7, 1798 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,3,1 She married William Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 As of June 29, 1820,her married name was Martin. Sarah "Sallie" Harris died on October 14, 1872 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74; Died of fever.3,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 53, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 270, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

William Martin b. November 12, 1796, d. November 12, 1881
Marriage*Sarah "Sallie" Harris married William Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on June 27, 1820 at Patrick Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  2. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Spangler1

F, b. 1831, d. September 8, 1894
FatherDavid Palmer Spangler1 b. September 16, 1801, d. April 22, 1856
MotherSarah "Margaret" Sowers1 b. September 15, 1800, d. July 5, 1835
     Nancy Spangler was buried at Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born in 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Mosiah Moses Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of December 14, 1853,her married name was Martin. Nancy Spangler died on September 8, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 48, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 263, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 140, District 29, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

Mosiah Moses Martin b. 1826, d. 1909
Marriage*Nancy Spangler married Mosiah Moses Martin, son of William Martin and Sarah "Sallie" Harris, on December 14, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S181] Spangler Genealogy, online http://www.spanglers.info/span.html
  2. [S219] Updated listing by Edgar Vest Ruth G. Hale & Jimmie Steele, Laurel Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (also known as Martin Cemetery).
  3. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the James Asa Martin obituary in the Jan 19, 1928 edition.
  9. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the D. W. Frizzell Martin death certificate.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Wilson Lucas

M, b. November 6, 1794, d. May, 1864
     Wilson Lucas married Mary Catherine Webb. Wilson Lucas was born on November 6, 1794 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. He died in May, 1864 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.

Family

Mary Catherine Webb b. 1805, d. after 1881
Marriage*He married Mary Catherine Webb. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Joseph Dawson Sowers1

M, b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907
FatherJohannes H. "John" Sowers2,1,3 b. September 12, 1797, d. December 1, 1876
MotherCatherine Lester2,1,3 b. circa 1802, d. March 5, 1885
     Joseph Dawson Sowers was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on November 3, 1829 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Julia Ann Slusher, daughter of David Slusher and Nancy Cox, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Joseph Dawson Sowers married Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, daughter of Charles H. Turner and Violet Hall, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 Joseph Dawson Sowers died on May 4, 1907 at age 77.

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Julia Ann Slusher b. November 22, 1834, d. September 24, 1872
Marriage*Joseph Dawson Sowers married Julia Ann Slusher, daughter of David Slusher and Nancy Cox, on June 28, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Family 2

Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner b. February 12, 1852, d. May 22, 1928
Marriage*Joseph Dawson Sowers married Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner, daughter of Charles H. Turner and Violet Hall, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S358] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book E, From the John H. Sowers will, page 451.
  3. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  4. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers obituary in the Jul 12, 1928 edition.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner1

F, b. February 12, 1852, d. May 22, 1928
FatherCharles H. Turner2 b. June 25, 1818, d. May 20, 1857
MotherViolet Hall2 b. May 6, 1817, d. April 8, 1906
     Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on February 12, 1852 at Virginia.1 She married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 As of January 14, 1875,her married name was Sowers. Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner died on May 22, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of May 20, 1928.1,4 She Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers was born Feb. 12, 1852, died May 22, 1928, making her stay on earth 76 years, three months and 22 days. She was the widow of Joseph D. Sowers who preceeded her to the grave about 22 years ago. She leaves seven children tio mourn her sad death, namely Frazier T. Sowers, Archie F. Sowers, Posey I. Sowers and Harlie D. Sowers, Mrs. J. K. Cole, Rufus Burke, Mrs. Other Martin and 33 grandchildren and 22 step-grandchildren and 22 step-greatgrandchildren and most of them attended her burial. She was paralyzed about the 8th of Jan and gradually grew weaker, but would ____ up part of the time until about two weeks before she died and she got too weak to be taken up anymore.
Her funeral was preached by Eld. L. S. Moran and J. H. Cummings and her remains were laid to rest in the Red Oak Grove cemetery...
Written by her sad daughter, Mrs. J. K. Cole on July 12, 1928.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Joseph Dawson Sowers b. November 3, 1829, d. May 4, 1907
Marriage*Lurinda Abbiegill "Abbie" Turner married Joseph Dawson Sowers, son of Johannes H. "John" Sowers and Catherine Lester, on January 14, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lurinda Abbiegill Sowers obituary in the Jul 12, 1928 edition.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lurena J. Conner1

F, b. May 7, 1881, d. October 22, 1898
FatherNathaniel Osborn/Osburn "Nathan" Conner b. July 15, 1845, d. January 17, 1897
MotherMary Jane Walton b. July 11, 1846, d. January 10, 1934
     Lurena J. Conner was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 7, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on October 22, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 17.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S201] Mary Conner Williams and Mary Leigh Williams, Walton Cemetery.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Howard1

F, b. May 5, 1792, d. December 26, 1862
FatherPeter Howard b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827
MotherSarah Strickland b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846
     Nancy Howard was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on May 5, 1792 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She married Isaac Moore on November 7, 1815 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of November 7, 1815,her married name was Moore. Nancy Howard died on December 26, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.3

Family

Isaac Moore b. August 10, 1789, d. May 1, 1875
Marriage*She married Isaac Moore 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. [S291] Kendra Arthur, J. D. Howery, Donna J. Robertson, and family records Barb Reininger with additional annotation Arthur Unknown, Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.

Moses Jocephas Martin Sr.1

M, b. 1768, d. 1829
FatherJames B. Martin Sr. b. circa 1744/45, d. 1811
MotherNancy Ann Oglesby
     Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. was buried at Moses Martin Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 He was born in 1768 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1 He married Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, daughter of William Martin and Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. died in 1829 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1

Family

Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
Marriage*He married Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, daughter of William Martin and Delphia Rachel Warren/Walden, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12535] Moses Martin Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S696] Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia, Virginia Marriages to 1800.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin

F, b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
FatherWilliam Martin b. circa 1749/50, d. 1804
MotherDelphia Rachel Warren/Walden
     Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin was buried at Moses Martin Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 3, 1775 at Halifax Co., Virginia.1 She married Moses Jocephas Martin Sr., son of James B. Martin Sr. and Nancy Ann Oglesby, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin died on January 30, 1859 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 83.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 186, Northern District, Patrick Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son William3

Family

Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. b. 1768, d. 1829
Marriage*Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin married Moses Jocephas Martin Sr., son of James B. Martin Sr. and Nancy Ann Oglesby, on January 17, 1794 at Halifax Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12535] Moses Martin Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S696] Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia, Virginia Marriages to 1800.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Peter Howard1

M, b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827
     Peter Howard was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Strickland.1 Peter Howard was born circa 1749.1 He died on May 9, 1827.1

Family

Sarah Strickland b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846
Marriage*He married Sarah Strickland.1 
Child

Citations

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

Sarah Strickland1

F, b. circa 1761, d. November 23, 1846
     Sarah Strickland married Peter Howard.1 Sarah Strickland was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "In the 85 yr."2 Her married name was Howard. She was born circa 1761.1,2 She died on November 23, 1846.1,2

Family

Peter Howard b. circa 1749, d. May 9, 1827
Marriage*She married Peter Howard.1 
Child

Citations

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

John D. Moran1

M, b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883
FatherNelson Moran b. circa 1779, d. December 12, 1862
MotherMary Owens b. circa 1783, d. circa 1838
     John D. Moran was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia; The stone has eroded and is no longer legible.2 He was born on October 12, 1812 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2 He married Martha Jane Cannaday, daughter of William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday and Martha "Patsy" Wright, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 John D. Moran died in January, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.2

Family

Martha Jane Cannaday b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866
Marriage*He married Martha Jane Cannaday, daughter of William A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday and Martha "Patsy" Wright, on December 10, 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S621] Bill Moran, Moran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.