Noah Curtis Poff1,2
M, b. October 25, 1891, d. March 14, 1952
Father | Jonathan Poff3,4,5,2 b. March, 1850, d. June 5, 1920 |
Mother | Irene/Arrena "Renee" Rierson3,4,5,2 b. April, 1855, d. February 20, 1931 |
Noah Curtis
Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.
6,2 He married Mary
Altice.
2 Noah Curtis Poff was born on October 25, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Oct 5, 1891 and his death certificate has Oct 25, 1889.
1,5,2 He married
Rebecca Mary Frances Altice circa 1913.
7,8,2 Noah Curtis Poff died on March 14, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.
2
Family 1 | Mary Altice |
Marriage* | Noah Curtis Poff married Mary Altice.2 |
Family 2 | Rebecca Mary Frances Altice b. February 7, 1882, d. April 17, 1972 |
Marriage* | Noah Curtis Poff married Rebecca Mary Frances Altice circa 1913.7,8,2 |
Children | - Gillie Irene Poff+7 b. July 12, 1915, d. September 8, 1996
- Lena May Poff7,8,9,10,11 b. July 2, 1917, d. October 16, 1989
- William Ernest Poff+8,9,2 b. July 29, 1920, d. November 8, 1986
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Citations
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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
- [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
- [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.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Alfred E. L. Poff1,2,3,4
M, b. October 16, 1893, d. September 6, 1909
Alfred E. L.
Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.
4 He was born on October 16, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3 He died on September 6, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15; Died after he was in a buggy accident while riding a bicycle.
2,4
Philip Martin1,2,3
M, d. 1821
Philip
Martin married Catherine
Penner.
4 Philip Martin died in 1821.
1 He In the name of God amen, I Philip Martin, of Montgomery County, State of Virginia, being weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it has pleased God to help me with I dispose of in the following manner, To wit, all my just debts and funeral expenses being first paid Impreines[?] I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine and undivided part of my land as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a pine tree on the mountain & on or near the open line of the patend land and running thence a straight course to a large beach above the spring near the dwelling house including the dwelling house and all the other buildings and from there to a large poplar on a line of James Walls land for her support during her life, also all the personal estate which shall belong to me at the time of my decease except such part thereof as shall be otherwise disposed of in the subsequent part of this my will. Item I will and bequeath unto my oldest daughter Polly Walters wife of William Walters one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my eldest son George Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Peggy Howery wife of George Howery one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my son Philip Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Betsy Wailsman wife of John Wailman one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Martin wife of David Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine the other undivided part of land lying southwest of the other deviseo[?] part and beginning at the pine tree before mentioned and running a straight course to the before mentioned beach and from thence a straight course to the poplar tree, marker, on James Walls line with all its appurtenances to her and her heirs and ofsigns[?] forever, Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Matilda all the personal property that shall remain at the time of my wifes decease. Item I will and bequeath unto my younger daughter Melinda the part of my real estate which in[?] the preceeding part of my will is bequeathed to my wife during her life which includes all the buildings with all its appurtenances after the decease of my wife to her the said Malinda and her heirs and afsigns[?] forever. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Catherine sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and disannulling all other as former wills and testament by me heretofore made. In witnip[?] whereof I have hereunder set my hand and affixed my my [as written] seal this twenty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seventeen [1817] Phillip Martin Signed sealed Published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above Philip Martin in presance of us F. GARDNER FRANCIS A. GARDNER At Montgomery June Court 1821 _________________________________presented in Court and proved by the oath of_______________________ [couldn't read] in June, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
1
Family | Catherine Penner |
Marriage* | Philip Martin married Catherine Penner.4 |
Child | |
Citations
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S406] National Archives and Records Administration, 1810 United States Federal Census.
- [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
- [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
Moses Allen "Moze" Conner1,2,3,4
M, b. March 30, 1890, d. April 5, 1985
Father | Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner5,3,6,4 b. March 23, 1849, d. January 31, 1932 |
Mother | Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes5,3,6,4 b. September 1, 1848, d. February 3, 1922 |

Moses Allen "Moze"
Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
7,1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-12-3332.
8 He Moses A. Conner wrote the Conner family letter. He ELLISTON - Moses Allen Conner, age 95, died Friday, April 5, 1985. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George C. Cousins, Mrs. James M. Blankenship, Mrs. Henry P. Dockery, all of Salem; two sons, Loys R. Conner, Salem; Avon M. Conner, Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Della Spangler, Shawsville; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Head of the River Church, Floyd County. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
1 He was born on March 30, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.
8,2,4 He married
Nettie Gay Conner, daughter of
James Preston Conner and
Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on May 17, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
5,4 Moses Allen "Moze" Conner died on April 5, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.
1,4
Family | Nettie Gay Conner b. January 20, 1891, d. August 12, 1969 |
Marriage* | Moses Allen "Moze" Conner married Nettie Gay Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on May 17, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 |
Children | - Loys Rayburn Conner1,10,11,13,12,14,15 b. March 9, 1917, d. October 26, 1995
- Madeline Catherine Levale "Mitty" Conner+16,17,10,11,13,14 b. May 30, 1918, d. January 8, 2006
- Florastene Arminta Mae Conner+10,11,13,12,14 b. December 12, 1919, d. January 31, 2013
- Avon Mancil Conner+1,11,13,12,14,15,4 b. June 4, 1922, d. September 16, 1985
- Evadene Vleetis "Deane" Conner+11,13,12,14 b. March 7, 1925, d. February 13, 2008
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Citations
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Moses Allen Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evadene Deane Conner Dockery obituary in the Feb 15, 2008 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florastene Conner Blankenship obituary in the Feb 2, 2013 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Madeline Conner Cousins obituary in the Jan 11, 2006 edition.
Jacob Beauregard Walters1,2
M, b. circa 1863, d. August, 1931
Jacob Beauregard
Walters was born circa 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 He married
Sarah Jane Blankenship, daughter of
Giles E. Blankenship and Susannah
Hall, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 Jacob Beauregard Walters died in August, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.
4
Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
- [S351] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book F, From the Jacob Walters will, page 21.
- [S1360] H. Wade Doyle, "Descendants of Jacob B. Walters."
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
Sarah Jane Blankenship1,2
F, b. circa 1854, d. August, 1930
Sarah Jane
Blankenship was born circa 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 She married
Jacob Beauregard Walters, son of
Jacob B. Walters and
Elizabeth Aliff, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 As of May 31, 1880,her married name was Walters. Sarah Jane Blankenship died in August, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.
3
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.
- [S1360] H. Wade Doyle, "Descendants of Jacob B. Walters."
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
Giles E. Blankenship1,2,3,4
M, b. 1826
Father | Pleasant Blankenship1,4 |
Mother | Mary Unknown1,4 |
Giles E.
Blankenship was born in 1826 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
1 He married Susannah
Hall, daughter of
Charles R. Hall and
Elizabeth Iddings, on August 20, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
5,2 Giles E. Blankenship married
Mary "Patsy" Gearheart, daughter of
John Gearheart and
Frances DeWeese, on January 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 Giles E. Blankenship married
Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, daughter of
John R. Conner and
Doshia/Docia Wilson, on July 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1
Family 1 | Susannah Hall |
Marriage* | Giles E. Blankenship married Susannah Hall, daughter of Charles R. Hall and Elizabeth Iddings, on August 20, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2 |
Child | |
Family 3 | Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner b. circa 1837, d. before 1890 |
Marriage* | Giles E. Blankenship married Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on July 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Children | - Elzira Isabel Blankenship+1,6,8 b. May 25, 1861, d. September 26, 1936
- Wiley Pleasant Blankenship+1,6,7 b. November 13, 1863, d. December 6, 1906
- John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship+6,1,7,9 b. May 1, 1865, d. February 26, 1920
- Julia Ann Blankenship+1,6,7,8 b. February 11, 1869, d. January 15, 1914
- William I. Blankenship7 b. circa 1872
- Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship+10,7,11,8 b. May 5, 1874, d. July 15, 1968
- Redia Blankenship11 b. November 16, 1875
- Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship+12,10,7,11 b. January 16, 1879, d. January 8, 1930
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Citations
- [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.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
- [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.
- [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.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
- [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
John William Blackwell1,2
M, b. May 18, 1863, d. December 23, 1924
John William
Blackwell was buried at Peter Hill Cemetery, off Rt. 11 above Dixie Caverns, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
3,2 He was born on May 18, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,1,2 He married
Cynthia Pearidine Cole, daughter of
Harvey Cole and
Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 14, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 John William Blackwell married
Nancy Emma Light, daughter of
Henry Washington Light and
Nancy Cole, on August 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 John William Blackwell married
Molly Thomas on July 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 John William Blackwell married
Olive Eugenia Hall on December 25, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.
4,5 John William Blackwell died on December 23, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.
3,2
Family 2 | Nancy Emma Light b. August 21, 1861, d. March 7, 1890 |
Marriage* | John William Blackwell married Nancy Emma Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on August 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Children | - Gracie Alma Blackwell8,6 b. June 26, 1885, d. November 1, 1910
- William Harley Blackwell8,2,9 b. September 26, 1886, d. October 16, 1962
- Major Harrison Blackwell+8,10,6,2 b. August 19, 1888, d. August 20, 1930
|
Family 3 | Molly Thomas b. April, 1872 |
Marriage* | John William Blackwell married Molly Thomas on July 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
- [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
- [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S836] Judy Blackwell, "Blackwell Information," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 10, 2003.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Bess M. "Bessie" Wilson1,2,3
F, b. March 2, 1914, d. June 7, 1999
Her Social Security Number was 175-42-2343.
4 Bess M. "Bessie"
Wilson was born on March 2, 1914 at Virginia.
1,4 As of September 23, 1933,her married name was Moran.
3 She married Thomas O.
Moran on September 23, 1933.
3 Bess M. "Bessie" Wilson died on June 7, 1999 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 85.
3,4
Family | Thomas O. Moran |
Marriage* | Bess M. "Bessie" Wilson married Thomas O. Moran on September 23, 1933.3 |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3201] Winifred Sebastian, "Bess M. Wilson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 25, 2011.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Vivian Wilson1,2,3,4
F, b. August 7, 1918, d. June 15, 1988
Father | Oliver Blaine Wilson1,2,5,6 b. April 14, 1890, d. 1961 |
Mother | Lula Virginia Manning1,2,5,6 b. October 10, 1889, d. 1964 |
Her Social Security Number was 179-50-8914.
6 Vivian
Wilson was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.
4 She was born on August 7, 1918 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.
6,3 She died on June 15, 1988 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 69.
6
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
- [S3901] West Nottingham Cemetery, Cecil Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [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.
Smith Conner1,2,3,4,5
M, b. October 17, 1808, d. January 22, 1890
Smith
Conner was buried at Union Hill Cemetery, south side of Rt. 136, 1 mile east of Mace, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.
5 He was born on October 17, 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
1,5 He married
Susannah "Susan" Hardesty on December 11, 1834 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.
1 Smith Conner died on January 22, 1890 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 81.
1,5
Family | Susannah "Susan" Hardesty b. April 28, 1817, d. November 28, 1898 |
Marriage* | Smith Conner married Susannah "Susan" Hardesty on December 11, 1834 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.1 |
Children | - Joshua H. Conner+6 b. October 4, 1835, d. December 19, 1910
- Jane Elizabeth Conner+6,1 b. July 29, 1837, d. March 28, 1911
- Maria E. Conner+6,1 b. June 6, 1839, d. 1926
- Marion Alexander "Alex" Conner+6,3,1 b. December 6, 1843, d. September 4, 1898
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Citations
- [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
- [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S415] Crawfordsville District Public Library - Cemeteries of Montgomery County Indiana, online http://history.cdpl.lib.in.us/montcocem.html
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
James Lewis Conner1,2
M, b. circa 1851, d. August 12, 1862
Father | John O. Conner1,3,2 b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910 |
Mother | Lucinda Poff1,3,2 b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915 |
James Lewis
Conner was born circa 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3 He died on August 12, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.
1,2
Citations
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
Mary Ann Hall
F, b. April 1, 1820, d. January 16, 1886
Mary Ann
Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.
1 She was born on April 1, 1820.
1 She married Philip
Showalter on November 27, 1843. As of November 27, 1843,her married name was Showalter. Mary Ann Hall died on January 16, 1886 at age 65.
1
Family | Philip Showalter |
Marriage* | She married Philip Showalter on November 27, 1843. |
Child | |
Citations
- [S240] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Piedmont Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
- [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Paul Samuel Conner1
M, b. September 16, 1939, d. December 20, 1972
Father | Charles Tiras Conner2,3,4,5,1 b. January 22, 1908, d. March 24, 2002 |
Mother | Irene Janney2,3,4,5,1 b. July 25, 1910, d. December 11, 1971 |
Paul Samuel
Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
6,1 His Social Security Number was 227-46-7398.
7 He was born on September 16, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
7,4,1 He married Sylvia Ruth
Moran, daughter of
John David Moran and
Lona Catherine DeHart, on September 25, 1959.
8,4,1 Paul Samuel Conner died on December 20, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 33.
1
Family | Sylvia Ruth Moran |
Marriage* | Paul Samuel Conner married Sylvia Ruth Moran, daughter of John David Moran and Lona Catherine DeHart, on September 25, 1959.8,4,1 |
Children | - Paul Michael "Mike" Conner4
- Kathryn Irene "Kathy" Conner9,4
- Brenda Gayle Conner9,4,10
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Citations
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Irene Janney Conner.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Tiras Conner obituary in the Mar 25, 2002 edition.
- [S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
- [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Blosser-Graham engagement announcement in the Jun 12, 2005 edition.
Thelma Lee Conner1,2
F, b. May 5, 1931, d. April 2, 2007
Father | William Ennis Conner3,1,4,2,5 b. June 30, 1905, d. November 7, 1997 |
Mother | Dessie Isebel Sink3,4,2,5 b. March 30, 1905, d. July 22, 1979 |

Thelma Lee
Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
2 She was born on May 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,2 She married
J. Lynwood Poff, son of
Horace Hall Poff and
Alma Mae Boone, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.
6,2,3 As of 1949,her married name was Poff. Thelma Lee Conner died on April 2, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.
2 She May 5, 1931 - April 2, 2007. Thelma Lee Conner Poff, 75, departed this life on Monday, April 2, 2007, at her home in Salem, Virginia. Mrs. Poff was the widow of J. Lynwood Poff to whom she was married for 30 years. Her parents, Dessie and Ennis Conner of Check, Virginia, preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Dennis Michael Poff, Jr; her sisters, Mary Wimmer and Virginia Dinkins; and a brother, William Herman Conner. Mrs. Poff is survived by two sons, Mike and his wife Arlene, of Asheville, North Carolina, Phillip and his wife Jane, of Rocky Mount, Virginia; a daughter, Lisa Oliver and her husband David, of Salem; one brother, James (Buster) Wesley Conner and his wife Bonnie, of Roanoke. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Clayton, Wesley and Hannah Lee Oliver, Salem; two greatgrandchildren, Chad and Rachael Poff, Atlanta, Georgia; two stepgrandchildren, Emily Pierce of Southeast Asia and Jennifer Little of Wayne, New Jersey; and adopted grandchildren, Elizabeth Craighead, Braden and Bryn Burns of Salem. Also surviving are many beloved nieces and nephews. Her care and concern for those experiencing distress in their lives were beyond comparison and she will be sorely missed, as will her sense of humor. Many lives have been touched by the generosity and graciousness of Mrs. Poff. She was a beautician for several years and said she enjoyed her work because of the friendships formed, most of which lasted for the remainder of her life. The love and dedication she displayed as a grandmother were immeasurable; no task, request or even crisis ever went unanswered. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel. Friends may call Wednesday, April 4, 2007, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakey's. Art Wingfield, Pastor Emeritus of Cave Spring Methodist Church, will conduct the funeral services from the graveside at Sherwood Memorial Park on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3959 Electric Road, Roanoke 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on April 4, 2007.
2
Family | J. Lynwood Poff b. April 5, 1929, d. February 6, 1982 |
Marriage* | Thelma Lee Conner married J. Lynwood Poff, son of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.6,2,3 |
Children | - Dennis Michael "Mike" Poff Sr.3,7,8,6,2,9
- Phillip Lynwood Poff3,7,8,6,2
- Lisa Lynn Poff3,7,6,2,10,9
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Ennis Conner obituary in the Nov 8, 1997 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee Conner Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
- [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Herman Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for J. Lynwood Poff.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Michael Poff, Jr., obituary in the Sep 26, 1998 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Pierce wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1996 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Haynes Oliver birth announcement in the Jun 28, 1994 edition.
J. Lynwood Poff1,2,3,4
M, b. April 5, 1929, d. February 6, 1982
Father | Horace Hall Poff5,6,7,3,8 b. January 11, 1889, d. February 2, 1958 |
Mother | Alma Mae Boone5,6,7,3,8 b. May 2, 1889, d. February 28, 1971 |
His Social Security Number was 228-30-7567.
9 J. Lynwood
Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.
2 He was born on April 5, 1929 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
5,9,2 He married
Thelma Lee Conner, daughter of
William Ennis Conner and
Dessie Isebel Sink, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.
2,4,5 J. Lynwood Poff died on February 6, 1982 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 52.
5,2
Family | Thelma Lee Conner b. May 5, 1931, d. April 2, 2007 |
Marriage* | J. Lynwood Poff married Thelma Lee Conner, daughter of William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.2,4,5 |
Children | - Dennis Michael "Mike" Poff Sr.5,1,10,2,4,11
- Phillip Lynwood Poff5,1,10,2,4
- Lisa Lynn Poff5,1,2,4,12,11
|
Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Michael Poff, Jr., obituary in the Sep 26, 1998 edition.
- [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for J. Lynwood Poff.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee Conner Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
- [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Blondine Poff Thomas obituary in the Oct 12, 2004 edition.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Horace Hall Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 1958 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Pierce wedding announcement in the Aug 18, 1996 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wesley Haynes Oliver birth announcement in the Jun 28, 1994 edition.
Eugenia Florence Willis1
F, b. April 5, 1883, d. December 9, 1961
Father | Robert S. "Bob" Willis1,2 |
Mother | Sarah K. Helms1,2 |
Eugenia Florence
Willis was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,2 She was born on April 5, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
3,1,2 She married
Peter Lundy Conner Jr., son of
Peter Lundy Conner and
Mary Margaret Poff, on August 5, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,2 As of August 5, 1903,her married name was Conner. Eugenia Florence Willis died on December 9, 1961 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.
3,2
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [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.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
Mary Ann Conner1,2
F, b. circa 1852, d. August 14, 1862
Father | John O. Conner1,3,2 b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910 |
Mother | Lucinda Poff1,3,2 b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915 |
Mary Ann
Conner was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 She died on August 14, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.
1,2
Citations
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
Dessie Isebel Sink1
F, b. March 30, 1905, d. July 22, 1979
Father | James Monroe Sink2,1,3,4 b. May 8, 1880, d. April 15, 1939 |
Mother | Lydia Margaret Aldridge2,1,3,4 b. October 21, 1883, d. December 31, 1969 |
Her Social Security Number was 229-36-9774.
5 Dessie Isebel
Sink was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.
6,3,4 She was born on March 30, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.
5,6,1,3,4 She married
William Ennis Conner, son of
Adam Henry Conner and
Mary Ann Conner, on February 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1,3 As of February 28, 1923,her married name was Conner. Dessie Isebel Sink and William Ennis
Conner were divorced on August 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.
7 Dessie Isebel Sink died on July 22, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.
6,3,4
Family | William Ennis Conner b. June 30, 1905, d. November 7, 1997 |
Marriage* | Dessie Isebel Sink married William Ennis Conner, son of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on February 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Divorce* | Dessie Isebel Sink and William Ennis Conner were divorced on August 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 |
Children | - Virginia Mae Conner+8,10,11,12,9,13 b. January 21, 1924, d. December 22, 1975
- Infant Conner4 b. November 20, 1924, d. November 30, 1924
- William Herman Conner+8,10,11,9,14 b. October 21, 1925, d. September 25, 2005
- Lydia Ann Conner15 b. April 7, 1927, d. April 9, 1927
- Mary Aberdeen/Abberdeen Conner+16,8,17,3,10,11,9,4 b. August 24, 1928, d. January 21, 1947
- Thelma Lee Conner+18,10,11,9 b. May 5, 1931, d. April 2, 2007
- James Wesley "Buster" Conner Sr.10,11,13
|
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Herman Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 2005 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Lee Conner Poff obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
- [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Virginia Mae Dinkins death certificate.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Lydia Ann Conner death certificate.
- [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
Samuel Underwood Jr.
M, b. circa 1744/45, d. June 6, 1803
Samuel
Underwood Jr. was born circa 1744/45 at London Grove District, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He married
Misniah Cannaday, daughter of
William Cannaday and Nancy
Unknown, circa 1768. Samuel Underwood Jr. died on June 6, 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia.
Family | Misniah Cannaday b. circa 1748, d. before 1815 |
Marriage* | He married Misniah Cannaday, daughter of William Cannaday and Nancy Unknown, circa 1768. |
Children | - William B. Underwood Sr.+ b. January 5, 1785, d. June 16, 1859
- Jesse Underwood+ b. December 12, 1785, d. May 7, 1850
- Elenor Underwood+1 b. May 2, 1792, d. January 17, 1879
- Sarah Elizabeth Underwood+ b. 1798, d. March 30, 1859
|
Misniah Cannaday
F, b. circa 1748, d. before 1815
Misniah
Cannaday was born circa 1748. She married
Samuel Underwood Jr. circa 1768. As of circa 1768,her married name was Underwood. Misniah Cannaday died before 1815.
Family | Samuel Underwood Jr. b. circa 1744/45, d. June 6, 1803 |
Marriage* | She married Samuel Underwood Jr. circa 1768. |
Children | - William B. Underwood Sr.+ b. January 5, 1785, d. June 16, 1859
- Jesse Underwood+ b. December 12, 1785, d. May 7, 1850
- Elenor Underwood+1 b. May 2, 1792, d. January 17, 1879
- Sarah Elizabeth Underwood+ b. 1798, d. March 30, 1859
|
Daniel Sowder1,2,3,4
M, b. December 25, 1789, d. February 4, 1854
Daniel
Sowder was born on December 25, 1789 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married
Martha "Mary" Sumpter, daughter of
Edmund Sumpter Sr. and
Elizabeth Kingrea, on April 4, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
1,3 Daniel Sowder died on February 4, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.
4 He Daniel Sowder was recently found dead in the road in Floyd county. An inquest was held and a verdict rendered that "the said Sowder came to his death by casualty and not by violence." on February 16, 1854.
4
Citations
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
- [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S6354] Daily Dispatch, From the Feb 16, 1854 edition.
- [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
Fleming Alan Conner1,2,3
M, b. July 27, 1855, d. August 25, 1862
Father | John O. Conner1,2,3 b. December 8, 1814, d. December 17, 1910 |
Mother | Lucinda Poff1,2,3 b. June 10, 1822, d. July 7, 1915 |
Fleming Alan
Conner was born on July 27, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.
1 He died on August 25, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7; Died of diptheria.
1,3
Citations
- [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
Martha "Mary" Sumpter1,2,3
F, b. September 3, 1798, d. November 2, 1883
Martha "Mary"
Sumpter was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.
4 She was born on September 3, 1798 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
1,4 She married
Daniel Sowder, son of
Jacob Sowder and
Anne Prillaman, on April 4, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
2,3 As of April 4, 1823,her married name was Sowder. Martha "Mary" Sumpter died on November 2, 1883 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.
4
Citations
- [S197] Linda Hackney, George Sumpter's Will in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Dec 12, 2003.
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S217] Glenna G. Garner, Giles W. Huff Cemetery.
- [S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com